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AcanthusFamily: Acantaceae.
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Common name(s): Bear's breeches, Mountain thistle |
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Genus of about 30 species of perennials from dry, rocky sites, mostly in the Mediterranean. Acanthus may growing up to 6 ft. They are vigorous plants with with bold, striking foliage and flowers. The tubular, 2-lipped flowers are generally 1.5 - 2 in (3.5 - 5 cm) long. They are good for cutting and drying. |
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Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth in summer - minimum 60F in winter.Bright light or full light. Grow in soil-based potting mix. |
Keep compost moist at all time. Water sparingly in winter. Misting is necessary. |
Take stem cuttings in spring. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring or autumn. Take root cuttings in late autumn or early winter. |
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Acanthus montanus |
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Shrubby perennial with few branches and oblong-lance-shaped, pinnatifid, spiny, leathery leaves, up to 12in (30 cm) long, with silver markers and wavy margins. Flowers are rose-pink or pale, on racemes. |
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User-submitted additions and corrections:
Russell Wilson
UK
26th Feb 2005
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The acanthus leaf of this plant is the most carved plant in the world appearing on most stone capitols on Greek temples an a lot of Rennaisance relief work, it is quietly famous. |
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