Acanthus spinosus, 2017
"Acanthus spinosus, 2017, [Bear's Breeches], uh-KAN-thus spin-OH-sus (Thorn + Spines), 4x3ft. #Perennial, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, white, snapdragon -like flowers hooded by spiny, reddish-purple bracts, Bloom Month 6-8, In Garden Bed f4.20.3 V2 for 3.2 YEARS.
A clump-forming perennial that has finely cut, long, thin leaves with spiny tips. Full sun to part shade. In zone 5 (think Michigan), Winter mulch is suggested. Tolerates many types of soil, but not wet ones. Spreads aggressively via creeping roots in loose soil.
Acanthus spinosus, 2017
"Acanthus spinosus, 2017, [Bear's Breeches], uh-KAN-thus spin-OH-sus (Thorn + Spines), 4x3ft. #Perennial, USDA Hardiness Zone 5, white, snapdragon -like flowers hooded by spiny, reddish-purple bracts, Bloom Month 6-8, In Garden Bed f4.20.3 V2 for 3.2 YEARS.
A clump-forming perennial that has finely cut, long, thin leaves with spiny tips. Full sun to part shade. In zone 5 (think Michigan), Winter mulch is suggested. Tolerates many types of soil, but not wet ones. Spreads aggressively via creeping roots in loose soil.