Bear’s Breeches
Acanthus spinosus
Genus: Acanthus
Species: spinosus
The word Acanthus is derived from the ancient Greek for ‘prickle’; a reference to the spiny leaves.
Category: Perennials
Height: 1.50 m (150 cm)
Spread: 2.00 m (200 cm)
Form: Perennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Adaptible but full sun is best for optimal flowering performance.
Soil Type: Nutritious, moist but well drained is ideal but adaptable to a wide range of soils.
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)
The leaves of this statuesque perennial are deeply divided, spiny and large, growing up to 1 metre in length. White flowers are produced in late spring and early summer, rising above the foliage on tall, upright spikes. The flowers have a purple hood. Native of the E.Mediterranean region this Acanthus forms a clump. The seed heads are also of note, and left to develop, they self-set to increase stock.
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