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Acanthus, Bear's Breechs 'Rue Ledan'

Acanthusmollis

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acanthus (a-KANTH-us)

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Species

mollis (MAW-liss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Beautiful plant and lovely flowers. Can reach a height of up to 5'. Foliage is very attractive and flowers are long-lasting. It is not...Read More

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