Bear's Breech

Acanthus Mollis

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Overview

Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial, notable for its bold foliage and towering flower spikes. It reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide. Its deeply lobed leaves add texture, while white and purple flowers on tall stalks bloom in summer. Ideal for USDA zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established. Adds architectural interest to borders and focal points.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Temperate

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — It reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Its deeply lobed leaves add texture, while white and purple flowers on tall stalks bloom in summer

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — and is drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–5 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Acanthaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — notable for its bold foliage and towering flower spikes

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech (Acanthus mollis) is an evergreen perennial

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — It reaches 3-5 feet tall and spreads up to 2-3 feet wide

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Ideal for USDA zones 7-10

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Its deeply lobed leaves add texture, while white and purple flowers on tall stalks bloom in summer

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — and is drought-tolerant once established

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — is an eye-catching perennial that is revered for its distinctive foliage and towering flower spikes

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — making it a bold statement in any landscape design

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — The plant typically reaches a height of 3 to 5 feet and spreads out 2 to 3 feet

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — creating a lush backdrop for other garden plants.<br><br>In the summer

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — deeply lobed leaves span approximately 1.5 to 2 feet long

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Adds architectural interest to borders and focal points

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — preferring partial shade to full sun exposures

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — It thrives in well-drained soil

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — providing both architectural interest and a classical feeling reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman art

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — contrasted by eye-catching purple bracts

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech produces impressive vertical inflorescences that can soar up to 4 feet tall

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — These flower stalks are adorned with hooded white to lilac flowers

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — though its lush foliage can occasionally attract slugs and snails

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — lavender and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — Bear's Breech is quite drought-tolerant

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — reducing the need for frequent watering.<br><br>Bear's Breech is generally pest-resistant

Bear's Breech (Acanthus Mollis) — perennial / shrub with lavender and multi-colored and purple blooms

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