Acanthus balcanicus var. hungaricus (Bear's Breech)
Part Sun to Shade
Zone: 6-8, possibly colder
30" tall
Origin: SE Europe
Open House/Web-Only!
Although some taxonomists have lumped Acanthus hungaricus into Acanthus balcanicus, we find plants in the wild do indeed look different to us horticulturists...thanks for the tip, Panayoti! Picture a tropical-looking, dark green, glossy, thick-leaf fern forming a 30" wide deer-resistant rosette, topped in early spring with a 3' tall spike composed of purple, pink and white bicolor turtleheads...very unique! Plant this where you want it to stay. While it is easy to move, small root pieces that are left behind keep on giving, and giving, and giving... Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)