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Acanthus hungaricus

Common name bear's breeches

Family acanthaceae

Life cycle perennial (Z5-10)

Flowers pale purple

Size 3-4'

Light sun-part shade

The flowers are enclosed in spiny purple bracts. I hope to provide a comparison with A. mollis, which has graced our garden for many years, when this one grows to maturity.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area:

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '07 trade. Soaked 1d, then baggy 35F (9w) - 70F (86%G, 3-5d)

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Last modified: February 21, 2008
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