Whitewater Acanthus -

(Acanthus mollis 'Whitewater')

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Bear's Breeches, Variegated Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae Genus: Acanthus Species: mollis Cultivar: 'Whitewater'

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Plant Type: Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Cream, Light Pink

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green, White

Average Height: 2' to 3'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Early Summer Blooms, Fall Foliage, Spring Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Clumping, Mounding, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Perennial

Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7

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