Family: Acanthaceae
(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) Genus: Acanthus (a-KANTH-us) Species: mollis (MAW-liss) Synonym:Acanthus latifolius Synonym:Acanthus lusitanicus Synonym:Acanthus mollis subsp. platyphyllus
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadePartial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageTextured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)Spacing 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)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 Medium PurpleWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballSeed Collecting Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |