Acanthus mollis

Bear's Breeches

Acanthus mollis in the garden

  • use: cutflower dried flower

botanical information about Acanthus mollis

  • Botanical name: Acanthus mollis
  • Genus: Acanthus
  • Family: Acanthaceae
  • Other names: zachte acanthus - Bear's Breeches
  • origin: Europe, South

Features Acanthus mollis

height: 80-100 cm
flowering: July - September
color: creamy yellow
leaf color: green
habit: wide, ascending
light: full sun, sunny
moisture: winter dry
soil texture: normal
pH: neutral
winter zone: 8 [-10°C]