Morning Candle Acanthus

Acanthus mollis 'Morning Candle'

SKU #47739
6-11

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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Description An eye-catching structural element for partially shaded borders with a smaller mature size than traditional acanthus. Grow for the large, lustrous, oak leaf-shaped foliage alone or enjoy the tall spires of white flowers with purple bracts that are richer in color than other acanthus varieties. Very tolerant of dry shade conditions when established. A semi-evergren herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Dry Shade
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border
Flower Color Bi-color
Foliage Color Green
Care Instructions Easily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Spreads by creeping roots; use a root barrier to contain. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove old foliage as new growth appears in early spring. Clip flower stalks after bloom.
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DescriptionAn eye-catching structural element for partially shaded borders with a smaller mature size than traditional acanthus. Grow for the large, lustrous, oak leaf-shaped foliage alone or enjoy the tall spires of white flowers with purple bracts that are richer in color than other acanthus varieties. Very tolerant of dry shade conditions when established. A semi-evergren herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsDry Shade
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder
Flower ColorBi-color
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Spreads by creeping roots; use a root barrier to contain. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove old foliage as new growth appears in early spring. Clip flower stalks after bloom.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.