Bear's Breeches, Acanthus Mollis, Perennial 5 Seeds Zone: 7 to 10 Growth Rate: Moderate to Slow Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Family: Acanthaceae Native Range: Southern Europe, northwestern Africa Height: 3 to 5 feet Spread: 2 to 3 feet Bloom Time: June-July Bloom Color: white (sometimes pink) Flower: White flowers are surrounded by purple calyces on three foot tall spikes. Sun: Full sun to Part Shade Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Plants tolerate a wide range of soils except poorly-drained ones. Plants may not flower well in too much shade. Late spring frosts can impair or eliminate flowering for the year. Culture: Remove flowering stalks after bloom. In cold winter areas, plant foliage should be left in place over winter but removed in early spring as new foliage appears. Plants can spread aggressively by creeping rootstocks, particularly in loose soils. Unwanted spread can be addressed by root barriers. Plants generally spread less in the northern parts of their growing range. Uses: Bold, stately plants that may be grown as specimens but are perhaps best in small groupings. Borders or formal gardens. Our seeds/bulbs are guaranteed to be fresh but are NOT guaranteed as to results. Sorry, but there are too many variables in gardening that can impact germination. Flower seeds/bulbs are a live organism. Their germination depends on many factor including heat, cooling, sun, shade, moisture, time of sowing, etc. None of these things We can control so We can not be held responsible for them. So please do not ask for a refund, replacement or to return unused seeds/bulbs.