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Acanthus hungaricus


Bear's Breeches




Origin:  Native to the Balkans.
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Acanthus
Species
hungaricus
Category
Perennials
Pronunciation
Height
60–90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Growth
Medium
Notable Specimens
The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
Root cuttings collected in the autumn and cut into 5 cm lengths and placed 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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