Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis)

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chetnmary Coos Bay, OR Sep 17, 2003

Common name: Bear's Breeches
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Acanthus
Species mollis

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/177/

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farizona Bowie, AZ(Zone 8B) Sep 17, 2003

very nice!! I like the foliage appearance.

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Sep 18, 2003

We have a plant that grows wild here in the mtns of NC called bears breeches, but it's nothing like that! It's gorgeous! Does it tolerate shade?

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dreamer Natchez, MS Sep 19, 2003

I am green with envy!!! I have 3 acanthus in pots that I bought last year and I haven't planted yet because I wasn't sure where to plant them. They will be in the ground this weekend. This picture is so beautiful!! I love plants with drama and this one fills the bill!!

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nipajo Dallas, TX(Zone 8b) Oct 04, 2003

I have two plants that I planted in the shade. I read in this forum that they die to the ground and then come back with a vengence. Well they are coming back, but I really do not know if they are bear's breech or not, they have the same leaf. Does it do well in zone 8 Dallas Texas? Or is it just doing well now that fall is here? That is a beautiful plant.

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cynthiac Watauga, TX(Zone 8a) Oct 06, 2003

nipajo

It should do great in Dallas,TX

Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10
Provide a growing area with full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.

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Foxgloved Dec 02, 2003

Believe it or not, I went to a nursery (in Berkeley) to find this plant and was unsuccessful. Two weeks later I peeked out my window and could not believe it when I saw that it had volunteered in my backyard today. Don't know if it is a returning plant as I just moved in a month ago, but have always loved it's deep green waxy leaves and tall flower stalks. Will be very fun to watch...

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noxiousweed El Sobrante, CA(Zone 9b) Dec 02, 2003

In Orinda, they return every year. In fact, I have been told they have a tuberous root that will survive anything. So it's good you like 'em, Foxgloved!

Great photo.

:o) Judith

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