Acanthus
Acanthus bear’s breeches
Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bear’s breeches, sea dock, bear’s foot plant, sea holly or oyster plant, is a herbaceous perennial plant with an underground rhizome in the genus Acanthus. It is regarded as an invasive species in some jurisdictions.
mollis is a vigorous plant with large, glossy dark green leaves, pinnately lobed and, in late summer, tall racemes of white flowers with dusky purple bracts
Classification
Common Names: Acanthus bear’s breeches
Family: Acanthaceae
Variety: mollis
acanthus.png: 2022-12-30 Acanthus |
Propagation Notes
Plant Type: Perennial
Propagation: Division
Hardiness: Semi Hardy H6 (-10)
Flowering Season: Mid summer
Exposed or sheltered; full to partial shade 1-1.5 m high 1.1.5m wide 2-5 years to full grown
2023-12-04: The potted plant did well and I decided the replant it again next to the pond, but in a more sunny area. It did grow better through the season
2022-03-18: lifted the dying plant replanted some roots in a pot and kept it for a year in the greenhouse
acathus mollis.jpg: 2021-02-13 acanthus bought in plant |