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Bear's Breeches 'Hollande du Nort'

Acanthus

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Family

Acanthaceae (ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Acanthus (a-KANTH-us)

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Synonym

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Fruit Size

Pink

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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saya

(Zone 8b) | February 2008 | neutral

Hybrid, probably a cross A. mollis/A. hungaricus. Amazing soon and rich flowering plant. Looks pretty much like A. hungaricus.

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