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Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Good plant #116 - Acanthus Spinosus L.


This is a very statuesque perennial with tall flower spikes and glossy and spiny leaves. One of its great strengths, is that it is very drought tolerant.

It'll grow in any deep and well-drained soil and tolerates all but the most shaded sites but it does best in plenty of sun.

You can divide it in spring, once it has had a couple of years to establish.

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