Semi-evergreen Perennial
Bold glossy green foliage of Acanthus mollis is semi-evergreen and in mild winters it can remain attractive all through winter. Avoid situations where it will get hot afternoon sun as the foliage can wilt and burn, marring its appearance. It can be difficult to remove as it returns from small pieces of root, so site it thoughtfully. Makes a dramatic container specimen. Showy summertime blooms.
Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Part Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Regular / Even
Soil:
Rich, Well-drained
Size: 30 - 48 tall x 30 - 48 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping,
Mounding
Foliage Texture:
Bold
Foliage Quality:
Bold
Features: Attractive Foliage, Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Lavender / Lilac,
Mutli-color
Bloom Season:
Spring,
Summer
Flower Shape:
Spike /Spire
Landscape Uses:
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Container, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Special Situations:
Deep Shade
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Aggressive / Crowds Neighbors, Potentially Invasive
Maintenance Level:
medium
Focus:
Color Theme,
Mixed Border,
Small Space
Exposure:
Open Shade,
Filtered Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Shade,
Part Sun,
Full Shade
Zone:
7,
8,
9