Acanthus sp. (Acanthus) - Image 25
Botanical name: Acanthus sp.
Common names: Acanthus, Bear's Breeches, Mountain Thistle, Alligator Plant
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Mediterranean Basin, Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Acanthus mollis 'Whitewater'
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Acanthus montanus, also known as African mountain acanthus, False Thistle, Bear's breech, Mountain Thistle, and Alligator Plant, is a thinly branched unusual perennial with interesting foliage, basal clusters of oblong to lance-shaped glossy, dark green leaves reaching up to 12 inches long. The leaves have silver marks and wavy margins. It produces showy pink flowers in the summer to fall. It is said it is cold hardy to zone 9. The plant looks better in filtered light.
See picture of alligator skin.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
See picture of alligator skin.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot