Acanthus hirsutus
Acanthus hirsutus, known as hairy bear's breeches, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. It requires full sun and medium watering, thriving in USDA zones 5-8. This species grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 meters and blooms with purple and pink flowers from May to July. It prefers loamy or chalky soil.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
This plant attracts pollinators and is neither toxic nor evergreen.
