Acanthus 'Whitewater' PP23342 Bulk Requires very little summer watering

Requires very little summer watering once established

in rich well drained soil and summer water where dry

this is a lovely semi-dwarf form

and even tolerates some light shade if drainage is adequate

This selection was made for leaves that are green rather than the gray-silver of the species

Acanthus 'Whitewater' PP23342 Bulk Requires very little summer wateringA showy bear's breech hybrid with splashy variegation on deeply lobed leaves. Tropical looking foliage has a clumping habit, with a large white flower spike in mid summer to about 4 ft tall. Good heat tolerance in part sun shade. Somewhat drought tolerant once established, but best results with summer water. Hardy to USDA zone 7. BEAR'S BREECH Acanthaceae