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Holly Mangrove, Sea Holly

Acanthusilicifolius

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Acanthus ilicifolius by kennedyh
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Family
Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acanthus (a-KANTH-us)
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Species
ilicifolius (il-liss-ee-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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