{"product_id":"acanthus-mollis-bears-breeches-3-live-plants-6-12-purple-white-flower-perennial","title":"Acanthus mollis Bear's Breeches 3 Live Plants 6-12\" Purple White Flower Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's Breeches, is a striking herbaceous perennial prized for its bold, deeply lobed foliage and tall, architectural flower spikes. The glossy green leaves form a dense clump, providing a lush tropical effect in borders and shade gardens. In summer, upright spikes of purple and white flowers emerge, adding vertical interest and attracting pollinators. This classic plant is ideal for cottage gardens, woodland edges, and mixed perennial borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its dramatic form and reliable performance, Bear's Breeches makes a statement in any landscape. It is long-lived and easy to grow, returning each year with fresh foliage and blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, deeply cut, glossy green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall spikes of purple and white flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for shade gardens and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and low maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acanthus mollis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping, upright flower spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your Bear's Breeches in a location with well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the pot. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Acanthus mollis is relatively drought-tolerant but performs best with regular watering. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional blooms and tidy the plant. In late winter or early spring, cut back old foliage to make way for new growth. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 live Acanthus mollis plants, each approximately 6-12 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795497419062,"sku":"FOLIA2-044","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7239981444_al0p.jpg?v=1792670618","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/acanthus-mollis-bears-breeches-3-live-plants-6-12-purple-white-flower-perennial","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}