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Acanthus hirsutus

 
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Family: Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Acanthus (a-KANTH-us) (Info)
Species: hirsutus (her-SOO-tus) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Baa On Oct 10, 2001, Baa wrote:

A clump forming perennial from Turkey.

Has lance like, spiney, dark green leaves. Bears short spikes of pale yellow - greenish, tubular flowers in pale green bracts.

Flowers late May-July

Likes well drained soil in partial shade but will tolerate sun too. Has a long tap root and appreciates a deep soil.

Unusual plant for a large rock garden.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Rowlett, Texas



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