Acanthus mollis Live Plant | Bear's Breeches | Purple & White Flowering Perennial | Rooted Starter | Shade Garden Plant

Enhance your landscape with the bold beauty of Acanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's Breeches. This healthy live rooted plant is prized for its dramatic deeply lobed foliage and striking spikes of white flowers accented with purple bracts. A favorite for cottage gardens, woodland borders, and shaded landscapes, Bear's Breeches adds architectural interest and long-lasting elegance to any outdoor space. This hardy perennial establishes well with proper care and returns year after year with impressive foliage and seasonal blooms.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Acanthus mollis plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Well-established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Bear's Breeches
Botanical Name: Acanthus mollis
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun)
Soil: Rich, well-draining sandy, loamy, or peat-based soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in rich, well-draining soil in a partially shaded location for best results. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering as the plant matures. Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance.