Zone: 7 to 10

Growth Rate: Moderate to Slow

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Family: Acanthaceae

Native Range: Southern Europe, northwestern Africa
Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet

Bloom Time: June-July

Bloom Color: white (sometimes pink)
Flower: White flowers are surrounded by purple calyces on three foot tall spikes.

Sun: Full sun to Part Shade

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Medium

Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants tolerate a wide range of soils except poorly-drained ones. Plants may not flower well in too much shade. Late spring frosts can impair or eliminate flowering for the year.

Culture: Remove flowering stalks after bloom. In cold winter areas, plant foliage should be left in place over winter but removed in early spring as new foliage appears. Plants can spread aggressively by creeping rootstocks, particularly in loose soils. Unwanted spread can be addressed by root barriers. Plants generally spread less in the northern parts of their growing range.

Uses: Bold, stately plants that may be grown as specimens but are perhaps best in small groupings. Borders or formal gardens.





Sowing Acanthus mollis Seeds:

For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.

Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours

Stratify: None

Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep Warm and moist (Not wet).