Bear's Breech
This herbaceous perennial has basal clumps of large, deeply divided, finely cut, variable green leaves armed with long spines. Tall spikes of tubular white flowers with purplish bracts appear above the foliage in late spring through summer.
Acanthus spinosissimus
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible :Yes
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf shape : Deeply lobed, spine-tipped margins
Leaf color : Green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Spike
Flower color : Purple
Plant Anatomy
Average size maturity width : 2 ft.
Average size maturity height : 1-1/2 -2 ft.
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : 10 to 15 F (Z8a)
Sunset zone : 4-24
Water requirements : Occasional
Light exposure : Partial Shade
Landscape Attributes
Under oak trees : Yes
Barrier plants : Yes
Seashore conditions : Yes
Oak root fungus resistance : Yes
Hummingbirds : Yes
Hedges and screens : Yes
Frost tender : Yes
Fragrance : Yes
Erosion control : Yes
Drought tolerant : Yes
Deer resistant : Yes
Butterflies : Yes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Birds : Yes
Autumn foliage color : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes
Allergenic plants : Yes