Acanthus spinosus L.
A handsome herbaceous perennial to 1.2m, with large, deeply lobed and spine-tipped, dark glossy green leaves. Erect spikes of white flowers with spiny purplish bracts in late spring and summer
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- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Flower Colour : Purple
- Flower Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Columnar / Upright
- Hardiness : H6 (Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe) -20 to -15C
- Moisture: Well-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Spring, Summer
- Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Height & Width: 150cm x 100cm
Acanthus spinosus L.
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A handsome herbaceous perennial to 1.2m, with large, deeply lobed and spine-tipped, dark glossy green leaves. Erect spikes of white flowers with spiny purplish bracts in late spring and summer
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