Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breeches) Location:GTN B17/18 The small oval leaves are

The small oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding dark red in the fall

Because of its spreading habit of growth

white throats and a red blotch at the ends of the branches from mid to late spring before the leaves

and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed

A taller cultivar with salmon-pink foliage in spring changing to cream

Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breeches) Location:GTN B17/18 The small oval leaves areBear'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. This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not