Texas Gardening: Bear's Breeches (acanthus mollis) - uh oh, full sun?, 1 by seedpicker_TX

seedpicker_TX wrote:
I traded for mine years ago, and it has never multiplied. It is in mostly sun, with only a few hour break. It is a real water hog in mid-summer, but worth it if you want those late summer blooms.

Mine isn't spikey, either. I was told it was acanthus mollis. I've seen other acanthus at the nurseries around here, but they look different than mine...narrower leaves. Mine are broad.

I think yours will do great in sun, just water more.