Family: Acanthaceae
(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) Genus: Acanthus (a-KANTH-us) Species: syriacus (seer-ee-AK-us)
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageFoliage Color BronzeHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Rose/MauveWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next seasonSeed Collecting Unknown |