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Acanthus mollis
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Decorative border plant akant. The average size is 100 cm. The flower colour is white/purple. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.7.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : lilarose

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 120 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Tuin 't Hofje, Biggekerke

Family : Acanthaceae


© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Tuin 't Hofje, Biggekerke

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger & Zn