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How to Grow and Care for Spiny bear's breech

Spiny bear's breech, also known as Prickly acanthus, Spiny acanthus, Prickly bearsbreech, Bear's breech

Spiny bear's breech is a robust perennial that thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade. Special care points include ensuring good soil drainage to prevent root rot and providing adequate space for growth as spiny bear's breech can spread widely. Routine maintenance should involve regular watering during dry periods and occasional trimming back of spent flower stalks to encourage new growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Spiny bear's breech

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Late spring, Summer, Early fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Spiny bear's breech exhibits a distinctive clumping growth habit with deeply lobed, shiny green leaves that are notably adorned with rigid, sharp spines along their margins, reminiscent of thistle plants. The foliage is quite striking, with leaves reaching up to 3 feet (90 cm) in length. This perennial is further characterized by its tall, erect floral spires that bear hooded, white or purplish flowers, encased in bracts, that enliven the plant during the summer months. The architectural form of spiny bear's breech, combined with its spiny leaves, makes it a compelling choice for adding texture to a garden.