“As a garden designer and nurserywoman, I am always scouting for uncommon plants that have a long season of interest and are not fussy about care.” @avant_gardens_ma shares about Acanthus hungaricus, aka Bear’s Breeches. “Hardier for me than the better known Acanthus mollis, this selection has thrived near our stone wall in hot full sun and well drained soil (that’s your tip!) for 20 years. In early summer, stunning 3’ spires of two toned white and lavender flowers erupt and carry a show into August. Its big and bold dark green foliage is thought to be the inspiration for the design on Corinthian columns. Plants spread where happy, and I have found the foliage is a perfect foil for dying bulb foliage. Zones 6-9.”
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