Family: Acanthaceae
(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) Genus: Acanthus (a-KANTH-us) Species: mollis (MAW-liss) Cultivar: Hollard's Gold
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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 Chartreuse/YellowHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 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) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Medium PurpleWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingFlowers are good for drying and preserving This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Bloom 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 UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballSeed Collecting Unknown |