Spiny Bear's Breeches (Acanthus spinosus). Hardy, herbaceous perennialDescription: Pure white flowers with purple bracts on 3' stalks, blooms in late spring to midsummer; shiny, dark green, deeply cut leaves with spiny margins Habit: Grows 4' high and 3' wide, clump forming Culture: Prefers full sun to partial shade and deep, moist, well-drained, humus-rich woodland loam Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 5 Origin: Mediterranean Attributes: Attracts beesThis handsome perennial, native... - Spiny Bear's Breeches (Acanthus spinosus). |