Acanthus mollis—Bear's Breeches or Oyster Plant Seeds

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This is a wonderful garden classic. It's drought tolerant and easy to care for once established—just be sure that you have plenty of space for it. It will spread. It has rhizomes and can be considered invasive in some places.

This is an ancient plant. The name comes from Greek and this is the plant that inspired the floral motif on the capital of Corinthian columns. Acanthus mollis is native in the Mediterranean from Portugal and the tip of NW Africa east to Croatia.

It is best planted somewhere that doesn't receive hot afternoon sun. The leaves will burn and the plant will look very unattractive.

Germination instructions are included with your seeds. (5 seeds)

Basic Plant Facts:
Jacobaea maritima
Grows 6-8' x 6-8'
Likes part to full shade
USDA zones: 7b-9a
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This is a wonderful garden classic. It's drought tolerant and easy to care for once established—just be sure that you have plenty of space for it. It will spread. It has rhizomes and can be considered invasive in some places.

This is an ancient plant. The name comes from Greek and this is the plant that inspired the floral motif on the capital of Corinthian columns. Acanthus mollis is native in the Mediterranean from Portugal and the tip of NW Africa east to Croatia.

It is best planted somewhere that doesn't receive hot afternoon sun. The leaves will burn and the plant will look very unattractive.

Germination instructions are included with your seeds. (5 seeds)

Basic Plant Facts:
Jacobaea maritima
Grows 6-8' x 6-8'
Likes part to full shade
USDA zones: 7b-9a
This is a wonderful garden classic. It's drought tolerant and easy to care for once established—just be sure that you have plenty of space for it. It will spread. It has rhizomes and can be considered invasive in some places.

This is an ancient plant. The name comes from Greek and this is the plant that inspired the floral motif on the capital of Corinthian columns. Acanthus mollis is native in the Mediterranean from Portugal and the tip of NW Africa east to Croatia.

It is best planted somewhere that doesn't receive hot afternoon sun. The leaves will burn and the plant will look very unattractive.

Germination instructions are included with your seeds. (5 seeds)

Basic Plant Facts:
Jacobaea maritima
Grows 6-8' x 6-8'
Likes part to full shade
USDA zones: 7b-9a