Acanthus ilicifolius
Acanthus ilicifolius is a perennial ornamental plant that grows in USDA zones 7–10, reaching a height of 0.6–1.2 meters. It prefers full sun and medium water, thriving in loamy and clay soils. The plant blooms from July to September with purple and white flowers and is beneficial for pollinators. It is not toxic and not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Spread
0.4–0.6 m
Zones
7–10
Flower colors
