Intriguing tropical effect from large, oak-leaf-shaped foliage. Grow for attractive foliage and enjoy spikes of whitish-lilac flowers. Useful in borders or as background planting. Partial sun to full shade.
Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise. Plant alongside paths where its dramatic, tropical looking leaves can be seen up close. For relief from the garden's many small, busy green leaves, or as a backdrop to brightly colored perennials and low-flowering shrubs, this Acanthus is unequaled.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Plant Attributes: |
Genus: |
Acanthus |
Foliage: |
Herbaceous |
Exposure/Light: |
Part Sun |
Moisture/Soil: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
Spring |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Growth Habit/Shape: |
Spreading |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
Hardiness: |
06 |