Acanthus mollis

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Acanthus mollis, Linn. Fig. 88. Lvs. 2x1 ft., cordate, sinuately pinnatifid, mostly radical: fls. summer; spikes loose, pubescent. Gn. 52, p. 239.—Also recommended as a window plant. Var. latifolius, Hort. (A. latifolius, Hort. A. lusitanicus, Hort.) is larger and hardier. Gn. 1, p. 303. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

Acanthus mollis {{{latin_name}}}	Bear's Breeches
	Habit: Height: ⇕ 39in Width: ⇔ 39in Lifespan: ⌛ Origin: ✈ Poisonous: ☠	Exposure: ☼ Water: ◍ Features: ✓ Hardiness: ☃ Bloom: ❀ USDA Zones: Sunset Zones: 4-24, 28-32
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Cultivation

Acanthus mollis calendar?
January:
February:	sow
March:	divide
April:	transplant
May:	flowering
June:	flowering
July:
August:
September:
October:	divide
November:
December:
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Propagation

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Pests and diseases

Snails and slugs can cause bad damage, especially on young growth.

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