Acanthus hirsutus
Hairy Bears Breeches
Family |
Acanthaceae |
Genus |
Acanthus |
Species |
hirsutus |
Category |
Perennials |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8a-10b |
Temperature (°C) |
-12 to 2 |
Temperature (°F) |
10 to 35 |
Height |
15-30 cm |
Spread |
22-30 cm |
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. |