Acanthus+mollis

Acanthaceae //Acanthus mollis// Bear's Breeches Dark glossy green leaves, 8 to 12" wide 2 to 3' from petiole, deeply lobed Leaves used on buildings and sculpture for thousands of years 3 to 12" spike inflorescence with white purplish tinged flowers Part sun/part shade Trim to ground in later summer 'Summer Beauty' more heat tolerant cultivar