Acanthus mollis 'Bears Breeches’ agla A California Native perennial shrub

A California Native perennial shrub that grows up to ten feet tall and twenty feet wide

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It has been said that the leaves and the flowers make a tea good for decongestion

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Acanthus mollis 'Bears Breeches’ agla A California Native perennial shrubBear's Breech A semi evergreen perennial that has clumps of large, shiny green leaves. Tall spikes of tubular white flowers with purplish bracts that appear above the foliage in late spring through summer. The roots spread underground through runners. The Acanthus mollis will grow to be about four feet high and three feet wide. Plant in morning sun to light shade Irrigate moderately Well drained soil Hardy up to 20 degrees Deer resistant Attracts bees