ACANTHUS MOLLIS BEAR'S BREECHES PLANT

ABOUT FIVE FEET TALL, UPRIGHT BLOSSOMS
HARD TO FIND NOWADAYS

This herbaceous perennial is from southern Europe and northern Africa. It is fairly easy to grow and prefers sun. It has big, wavy green leaves. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Snowflake Aralia which occasionally we have available. Mature plant height is about three to four feet. The blossoms are spectacular as shown – up to 30 inches long. They go vertically above the foliage and are lavender colored. Plants in shade will not blossom. A hard freeze can damage the leaves but plants usually come out of it. This is a suckering plant. Shown below is our 15 gallon size which I’m putting on special – but we have limited numbers. We also sometimes have 5 gallon plants available.

Remember: Mention this Blog Special for this price when you purchase. And, like all big leafy tropical plants, prevent snail invasions which can eat holes in the leaves. The garden photos are c/o weedbuster website in NZ and Sunset Website.