Nursery · Bear'S Breeches
Acanthus mollis
Bear'S Breeches
Grown by Downes.
Size
Varies by species
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Growth
Moderate
$15.00 / 200mm (inc. GST)
Available now
Yard pickup
16 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham. Ready same day.
Sydney delivery
$85 flat, delivered on our trucks within 48hrs.
Plant health guarantee
Replace or refund within 60 days.
Planting service
Installed and mulched on request.
On the plant
Why we specify it.
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.
Growing conditions
Care sheet.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Water
Moderate
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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