Acanthus spinosus, Bear's Breeches Size:3 qt or visually exciting in a

or visually exciting in a sweeping swath

it's deciduous

Named by the former UC Botanical Garden director

frosty-edged fronds with plum interiors create a jeweled

Certainly one of the showiest maples our garden has been privileged to grow with tones of reddish-pink and green marbled with white

Acanthus spinosus, Bear's Breeches Size:3 qt or visually exciting in aDeeply cut, spiny dark green leaves (the leaves are those on Corinthian capitals) arch dramatically as a backdrop to huge 5' spikes of pure white flowers hooded in mauve. Long lasting as a cut flower, you can sneak up on it in June August. Not for the faint of heart, this is one bold plant! Mature size: 3 5ft T and W Minimum temperature: 20 F