{"product_id":"acanthus-mollis-bears-breeches-live-plant-6-inch-purple-white-flower-perennial","title":"Acanthus mollis Bear's Breeches Live Plant 6 Inch Purple White Flower Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's Breeches, is a striking herbaceous perennial grown for its bold architectural foliage and tall flower spikes. The large, deeply lobed, glossy green leaves form a dense clump that adds dramatic texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and mixed perennial beds. In summer, upright spikes of hooded purple and white flowers rise above the foliage, creating a bold vertical accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis live plant arrives ready to establish in the garden or a container. Bear's Breeches is a long-lived perennial that returns year after year, gradually forming a larger clump. It pairs well with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants and can be used as a specimen or massed for effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, deeply cut, glossy green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall spikes of purple and white flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbaceous perennial that dies back in winter and regrows in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for shaded borders and woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators when in bloom\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 Partial shade to full sun (tolerates more sun in cooler climates)\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 but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clump-forming\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 3-5 feet including flower spikes\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 partial shade and well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the crown. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, Acanthus mollis is relatively drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn late winter or early spring, remove old foliage to make way for new growth. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer if soil is poor. Divide clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigor. Watch for slugs and snails, which may damage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne live Acanthus mollis plant in a 6-inch pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795495813430,"sku":"FOLIA2-034","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7239990926_6ssc.jpg?v=1792670578","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/acanthus-mollis-bears-breeches-live-plant-6-inch-purple-white-flower-perennial","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}