Acanthus mollis Grape providing a mass of flowers

providing a mass of flowers against which the thriller plants stand out

The glossy pointy leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --

maintaining its distinctive appearance year-round

but unamended heavy clay soils which waterlog easily and drain poorly should be avoided

Acanthus mollis Grape providing a mass of flowersBear's Breeches will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity extending to 5 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 4 feet. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an evergreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year round. This plant performs well in both