Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan', White Bear's Breeches fragrant Other cultivars exhibiting this behavior

Other cultivars exhibiting this behavior are 'Green Witch'

Its open habit reveals an internal framework of beautiful dark mahogany branches

4–5-inch long seed pods develop then split open to release seeds that catch and ride the wind with puffs of silky threads

what more could one want

white and purple-black flowers nestled amongst dense leaves in early spring

Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan', White Bear's Breeches fragrant Other cultivars exhibiting this behaviorDeeply lobed and glossy foliage undergirds hefty spikes of bright white flowers with light green hoods early summer through early autumn. Mature size: 3 4 ft T x 2 ft W 3 quart size ships when not in bloom. Minimum temperature: 10 F