Bear's Breeches

Acanthus mollis

Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 3-5 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect pink, purple and white blooms in summer. It stands up well to drought.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

3-5 ft × 2-3 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Pink, Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Drought

Native to

Southern Europe, northwestern Africa