Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 6-8, at least 30" tall Origin: Hybrid
We feel this import by Oregon's Chet Tompkins from a gardener in China is the finest acanthus on the market. A. 'Summer Beauty' is a hybrid (probably A. mollis x A. spinosus) that grows well in our hot summers where A. mollis fails miserably. The 4-6' wide clump of giant, glossy, dark green foliage is much more cutleaf than A. mollis. In summer, the tropical-looking clumps are topped with 6' tall spikes of white flowers surrounded by wonderful purple calyces...absolutely superb, and soon to be an industry standard! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)
Zone: 6-8, at least 