Family: Acanthaceae
(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) Genus: Acanthus (a-KANTH-us) Species: caroli-alexandri (kar-OH-lee al-eks-AN-dree)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousTextured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Pale PinkLavender Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed |