Morning Candle Acanthus
Acanthus mollis 'Morning Candle'
SKU #47739
| 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. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Problems/Solutions | Dry Shade |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border |
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| Flower Color | Bi-color |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11
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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.