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Acanthus

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acanthus spinosa
Acanthus spinosa

Acanthus Mollis

Acanthus mollis which is also known as the Oyster Plant as well as ‘Bears Breeches”, and the related acanthus spinosa (see picture at right) are two of the best known species available for sale in Australia.

This is an evergreen perennial plant that will form a dense clump. Masses of low growing deep green glossy foliage, and tall spires of flower rising above in spring to summer.

A small clump will easily cover 1m and when planted beneath deciduous trees Acanthus mollis can make a good ground cover.

This plant does have its problems, mainly in that it will self seed. However deadheading can take care of that. Just remember to dispose of the seed heads.

Care

Acanthus mollis is a fairly vigorous herbaceous perennial flowering during late spring through to early summer. Large dark glossy green leaves are a feature and rthe only issue you may have is with snails eating young plants.

Although sold as evergreen, in Australia during hot summers it will die back, so evergreen in some places and not others,

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 species including, A. spinosa or ‘spiny bears breeches’ and A. caroli-alexandri, an interesting form with deep finely cut ‘spiky’ foliage, this is a great ‘texture plant’.

Acanthus plants are available for sale from the following nurseries


Perennial plants
PERENNIALLE PLANTS - phone: 0427077798 
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au

Lambley Nursery

LAMBLEY NURSERY & GARDENS
395 Lesters Rd Ascot VIC 3364 - phone (03) 53434303
Specialising in beautiful perennials & bulbs including new releases from Europe & USA. Many hardy, rare & difficult to find ‘drought hardy’ plants, quality vegetable & flower seeds.
www.lambley.com.au
CLOVER HILL PLANTS
CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
Nutshell Nursery
NUTSHELL PERENNIAL NURSERY and PLANT FARM
'Umbango' 750 Humula Rd, Humula NSW 2652
Phone 0408692773 Great Range of Perennial plants available for sale by mail order.
www.nutshellnursery.com.au
MUSKER'S at BROUGHTON HALL Rare Plant Nursery - ph 0417056110
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au
White House Nursery
WHITE HOUSE NURSERY - Jess Exiner & Peter Harris
412 James Lane, Fern Hill VIC. 3458 - Phone 0419002651
Large range of Rare plants, Climbers, Bulbs, Perennials Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs. Available both Retail and by Mail Order 
www.whitehousenursery.com.au

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