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Bear's Breeches
Acanthus mollis
Size
Height - 3 to 4 feet
Width - 2 to 3 feet
Sun
Part to full shade
Plant Type
Adapted perennial/herb
Other common names
Bear's Breech Acanthus, Oysterplant
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BLOOMING
MONTHS
Save Water Medium water required
More Color Showy purple and white flowers in summer
Attract Wildlife Bees and butterflies enjoy the flowers
Reduce Maintenance Cut stems almost to ground after flowering
Texas Tough May go dormant in late summer but returns with fall rain
Interesting Facts
Plant gets its name from the shape of its showy flowers. Is actually native to Europe, but has adapted well to our climate. It is said that this plant's foliage inspired the "Corinthian columns motif" that was so popular in ancient Greek art and architecture. Has been used as a medicinal herb to soothe burns and ease an irritated digestive tract. Dramatic flower spires are perfect when cut for arrangements.
Bear's Breeches in Frisco
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