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Acanthus mollis L.
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Bear's breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a very ornamental herbaceous perennial with large shiny dark green leaves. The plant grows in a clump about 5' (1.5 m) tall, with slightly less spread. The leaves can be up to 3 ft (1 m) long, with deep cuts, although there's quite a bit of variation among individual leaves. Each lobe is tipped with a soft (not sharp) spine. In late summer, bear's breeches blooms with creamy white to slightly pink or purplish flowers on dramatically tall, erect stalks held way above the foliage.
Acanthus mollis is native to the Mediterranean region of northern Africa and southwestern Europe.
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mollis: soft
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"Notes: Western Ghats, Evergreen Forests"
Tamil Nadu: Nilgiri
Chile Central
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Habit: Herb
In Great Britain and/or Ireland:
Foodplant / parasite
Golovinomyces orontii parasitises live leaf of Acanthus mollis
Bear's breeches performs best in loose, average to rich soil. It tolerates moderately dry conditions once established.
Light: Bear's breeches can be grown in full sun to partial shade.
Moisture: Bear's breeches does not tolerate constantly wet soil. Grow this perennial in well drained, but moist soil.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-10.
Propagation: Propagate with 2-3 in (5-8 cm) root cuttings taken in spring. Fresh seed will germinate in a month or so.
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