Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breeches) Location:GTN B17/18 Because of its spreading habit

Because of its spreading habit of growth

Jean May Camellia will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity

The small oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding dark red in the fall

Astilboides is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its broadly spreading habit of growth

It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard

Acanthus mollis (Bear's Breeches) Location:GTN B17/18 Because of its spreading habitBear's Breeches will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity extending to 5 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 4 feet. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not