Bear'S Breech
Acanthus spinosus
Acanthaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Southeastern Italy, Balkan Peninsula and Aegean Region
Biocultural value
The ornate leaves inspired the design of the Greek Corinthian column in the fifth century B.C.
Location
Groundcover Collection, Robison Herb Garden, Hillside Garden, Young Flower Garden
Source of plant
Audry O'Connor
Description
Like A. mollis but whole plant sometimes pubescent; stems 20 to 80 cm; basal leaves oblong, pinnatifid or pinnatisect, spinose-dentate.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
notable texture, foliage characteristics