Spiny bear’s breech (Acanthus spinosus L.) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: spiny bear’s breech, armed bear’s breech or spiny bear’s breeches.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: spiny bear’s breech, armed bear’s breech, spiny bear’s breeches
Scientific name: Acanthus spinosus L.
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Spiny bear’s breech (Acanthus spinosus L.) – Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Spiny bear’s breech (Acanthus spinosus L.) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
