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Acanthus mollis
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Acanthus mollis

A tall architectural plant useful in dry shade, often found in historic gardens around Tasmania. The foliage is a pleasing dark green and the purple flower spikes are an unexpected bonus when they arrive. Cut back the foliage in late summer to rejuvinate.

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A tall architectural plant useful in dry shade, often found in historic gardens around Tasmania. The foliage is a pleasing dark green and the purple flower spikes are an unexpected bonus when they arrive. Cut back the foliage in late summer to rejuvinate.

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Light requirement
partial shade
Height range
large (81 - 120cm)
Drought resistance
very good
Frost tolerance
extremely good
Flowering time
summer
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