Oak Leaf Acanthus
Acanthus mollis 'Oak Leaf'
SKU
00040
Eye-catching structural element for partially shaded borders or background plantings. Grow for the large, lustrous, oak leaf-shaped foliage alone or enjoy the tall spires of lilac-tinged white flowers. Very tolerant of dry shade conditions when established. An herbaceous perennial.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-KANTH-us MAW-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 4 ft. tall and wide, or wider. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | Plant alongside paths where its dramatic, tropical looking leaves can be seen up close. For relief from the garden's many small, busy green leaves, or as a backdrop to brightly colored perennials and low-flowering shrubs, this Acanthus is unequaled. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Dry Shade |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium); Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Hosta (Hosta); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakenochloa); Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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