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Bear'S Breeches (Acanthus mollis)
Acanthus mollis

Bear'S Breeches

Acanthus · Acanthaceae

Acanthus mollis, commonly known as bear's breeches, sea dock, bear's foot plant, sea holly, gator plant or oyster plant, is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a leafy, clump-forming perennial herb, with a rosette of relatively large, lobed or toothed leaves, and purplish and white flowers on an erect spike.

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Classification

Genus
Acanthus
Family
Acanthaceae
Common name
Bear'S Breeches
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Acanthus mollis belongs to the Acanthus genus within the Acanthaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions

Species we plant alongside Bear'S Breeches.

Acer buergeranum (Acer buergeranum)
Acer buergeranum

Acer buergeranum

Acer dissectum (Acer dissectum)
Acer dissectum

Acer dissectum

Acer freemanii
Acer freemanii

Acer freemanii

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Further reading

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    Acanthus mollis taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service