Acanthus eminens
ACANTHUS
Acanthaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer

Leaves: dark green

Bark & Stems: spines & spiny leaves
 
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Acanthus eminens
ACANTHUS
Acanthaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
4m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer

Leaves: dark green

Bark & Stems: spines & spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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