Long-leaved bear’s breech (Acanthus hungaricus)

Long-leaved bear’s breech (Acanthus hungaricus) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: long-leaved bear’s breech or long-leaved bear’s breeches.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: long-leaved bear’s breech, long-leaved bear’s breeches
Scientific name: Acanthus hungaricus
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Long-leaved bear’s breech (Acanthus hungaricus) – Guy Waterval, Apache License 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Long-leaved bear’s breech (Acanthus hungaricus) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons