PR701 BEAR'S BREECHES
Acanthus Seeds
Acanthus mollis
Handsome deeply lobed dark green leaves - Statuesque flowers - Easy to grow in
sun or shade, moist or
dry soil - Deer resistant - A dramatic background plant for
Agastache,
Campanula, and
Echinacea
This long lived, easy to grow perennial reaches 30-48 inches tall and produces impressive tall spikes of hooded off-white and purple flowers in late spring or early summer. The handsome, glossy foliage looks great in the shade with large leaf ferns, but these tough plants will grow in sun or shade, in moist or dry soil. Winter hardy to zone 7, or to zone 6 with protection. Packet is 5 large seeds. Jumbo packet is 20 large seeds.
How to Plant ACANTHUS SeedsKnick seed with a knife or nail clippers and soak in water overnight. Then sow in cell packs or flats 1/4 inch deep. Kept at 70-75 degrees F., germination is in 21-30 days. Transplant into the garden 24- 36 inches apart. Can be direct sown after all danger of frost, in groups of 2-3 seeds spaced 24-36 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant. Comments: Sun or shade, top performance is in sun in mild summer areas, part to light shade where summers are hot. Will tolerate some drought, looks best with some summer water.
