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Acanthus spinosus


Bear's Breeches




Origin:  Native to the Mediterranean.
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Acanthus
Species
spinosus
Category
Perennials
Pronunciation
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
Growth
Medium
Notable Specimens
The Gardens of Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and place horizontally in flats barley covering the top. Water and place in a cold frame until growth appears and then pot individually.
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