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Acanthus, Bear's Breeches - Garden Seeds - Perennial Flower Seeds Acanthus mollis flower - Perennial Flower Seeds

PR00701 BEAR'S BREECHES
Acanthus Seeds

Acanthus mollis


Handsome deeply lobed dark green leaves - Statuesque flowers - Easy to grow in
sun or shade, moist or dry soil - Deer resistant - A dramatic background plant for Agastache, Campanula, and Echinacea

This long lived, easy to grow perennial reaches 30-48 inches tall and produces impressive tall spikes of hooded off-white and purple flowers in late spring or early summer. The handsome, glossy foliage looks great in the shade with large leaf ferns, but these tough plants will grow in sun or shade, in moist or dry soil. Winter hardy to zone 7, or to zone 6 with protection.

5 SEEDS: $3.99 QTY:
20 SEEDS: $9.95 QTY:
Acanthus Illustration, 1757Bear's Breeches, Acanthus mollis flowers are excellent cut flowers, fresh or driedAcanthus mollis, Bear's Breeches is deer resistantBear's Breeches, Acanthus mollis is rabbit resistantAcanthus plants grow in part sun or light shadeAcanthus plants grow in full sunHow to Grow Acanthus


How to Plant ACANTHUS Seeds

Knick seed with nail clippers, soak in water overnight. Sow in cell packs or flats 1/4 inch deep. Kept at 70-75° F., germination is in 21-30 days. Transplant 24- 36 inches apart. Can be direct sown after all danger of frost, in groups of 2-3 seeds spaced 24-36 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant.

Comments: Sun in mild summer areas, part sun to light shade in hot climates. Tolerates drought, looks better with some summer water. Fast growing and spreading, especially in light, moist soils. Plant where it can be contained. Cut back after flowering. Especially valued for bringing a tropical look into difficult areas of the landscape. Excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried. Dried flowers last up to one year without browning. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Acanthus mollis Photo