Acanthus mollis
Acanthus mollis
Bear's Breeches
Dramatic architectural plant with large tropical-looking, deeply lobed, spiny, dark green, glossy leaves. Stunning tall spikes of white snapdragon-like flowers hooded with dusky purple bracts make a striking display in August. Tolerates most soil. Doesn't like hot sun. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 3-5' tall x 3-4' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -10° to 0°F
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
May Naturalize May NaturalizeShowy Flowers Showy Flowers
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil