Acanthus balcanicus var. hungaricus (Bear's Breech)

Part Sun to ShadeZone: 6-8, possibly colder 30" tall Origin: SE Europe

Web-Only! New crop available 9-4-2008 Although some taxonomists have lumped A. hungaricus into A. 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 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)