Bear'S Breech

Acanthus balcanicus Acanthaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Balkan Penin. to SW. Romania & NW. Yugoslavia

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Crownsville Nursery, Bluemount Nurseries

Description

Like A. mollis but the basal leaves usually pinnatisect; leaf lobes narrowed at base; upper caulineleaves more or less petiolate; lower lip of calyx pubescent at apex.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

notable texture