'Morning Candle' Bear's Breech (Acanthus)
Perennial
- Hooded white flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.
- Long-lasting in cut flower bouquets & is stunning in dried arrangements.
- Low maintenance & heat tolerant.
- Zones 6-10, sun ( 6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun), 2' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
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Description
This perennial plant is best suited for beds and borders but can bloom beautifully anywhere you choose to plant it. It is a versatile species that can be grown in cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or any sunny location that receives at least 4 hours of sunlight. It remains evergreen in areas with warm winters and can be enjoyed as a specimen or as a part of a small grouping. 'Morning Candle' will brighten up your outdoor space in more ways than one.
Details
Common name: Bear’s Breeches
Zone: 6-10
Sun exposure: Sun ( 6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2’ X 3’
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Mid-late summer
Features: Rare & unusual, heat tolerant, rabbit resistant, specimen, drought tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, beds, cut flowers, borders, cottage gardens, massing, dried arrangements, butterfly garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun ( 6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average
Spacing: 3’- 3.5’
Fertilizing: None required.
Winterizing: In cold winter areas, leave foliage in place over winter, and remove in early spring once new foliage appears.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove flowering stalks after bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.