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Bear's Breeches, Oyster Plant 'Spinosissimus Group'

Acanthusspinosus

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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

spinosus (spy-NO-sus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Textured

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pink

Medium Purple

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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neutral

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