Acanthus spinosus
Acanthus spinosus
Bear's Breeches
Striking mauve and gray-white flower spikes top showy deep green spiny leaves. An excellent accent plant and gorgeous cut flower! A Great Plant Pick for the Pacific Northwest. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 3-4' tall x 2-3' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Hummingbirds Attracts Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or Bark Interesting Fruit,Berries,Seeds or BarkMay Naturalize May Naturalize
NW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant PickShowy Flowers Showy Flowers