Acanthus mollis and acanthus spinosa are two of the best known species. Acanthus are a fairly vigorous herbaceous perennial flowering during late spring through to early summer. Large dark glossy green leaves are a feature. Mail Order Nurseries, Specialist Nurseries,Retail Nurseries, Wholesale Nurseries, Garden Centers, Plant Nurseries and Australian Export Nurseries.
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Acanthus P lant Profile and Growing Notes

Acanthus mollis or 'Bear's breeches' is an evergreen, perennial to 1 metre. Acanthus grows in an upright clump and can be good foliage plant underneath tree. White/purple flowers, well drained soil. Look for other Acanthus including, Acanthus spinosa or 'spiny bears breeches' and Acanthus caroli-alexandri, an interesting form with deep finely cut 'spikey' foliage, this is a great 'texture plant'.

LAMBLEY NURSERY
"Burnside" Lesters Rd Ascot VIC 3364
PH (03) 53434303 Fax (03) 53434257
Retail and Mail Order Nursery Specialising in dry climate plants. Large range of perennials and bulbs including many new releases from Europe & USA. All plants are grown at our own nursery. Many, hardy, rare and difficult to find 'dry climate' plants.
 
WEB: www.lambley.com.au

NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
"Softhaven", Campbell Street, Newbridge NSW 2795
Phone 02 6368 1035 Fax 02 6368 1035
email nutshellperennials@ix.net.au
 
WEB: www.nurseriesonline.com.au/nutshell





WOODBRIDGE NURSERY
PO Box 90 Woodbridge TAS 7162
email woodbridge@southcom.com.au
Over 350 species & cultivars includes bulbs, perennials, and succulents all available via our online mail order catalogue. Specializing in Hellebores, species Paeonia and Auricula. Order online April - Sept, or can grow to order.

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