Acanthus spinosus

Common Name(s):

Bear's breeches

Category:

Perennials

Comment:

Bear's breeches makes a bold architectural statement with its large, spiny leaves, which served as the pattern for the design on Greek Corinthian columns.

Season:

midsummer

Height:

36-48 in.

Flower Color:

white and purple

Hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 7-10

Propagation:

root cuttings in spring

Exposure:

partial shade

Soil:

well-drained

Regions:

Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain

Origin:

Europe

Tags:

purple, white, perennial, summer, partial shade

NCCES plant id: 667