close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Bear'S Breech

Acanthus balcanicus

Acanthaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

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.

Source of plant

Crownsville Nursery, Bluemount Nurseries

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

notable texture