A striking foliage plant of architectural value in the garden. From rich, glossy, deeply cut, dark green leaves rise stately stout columnar stems, carrying huge spires of hooded flowers. Each with a curved purple bract, sheltering a white petal, which protrudes like a tongue, but also protects the stamens and stigmas inside. Good seedheads.
Acanthus spinosus
Spiny bear's breeches, armed bear's breeches
Details
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Flower Colour | White | Purple |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug | Sep |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Achillea, Artemisia, Geranium |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 60cm |
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