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Products > Acanthus mollis   Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breech    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus¹) Origin: Portugal (Europe) Flower Color: Pinkish White Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Height: 3-4 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breech) - A large coarse leafed perennial to 3-4 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with large dark green deeply lobed leaves. Vertical flower spikes, appearing in spring through early summer, are 4-6 ft tall, with tubular white to light pink blooms subtended by spiny bracts of green or purple . Plant in light shade or morning sun and water moderately. Hardy to about 5 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.