Rue Ledan bear's breeches
Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan'
RHS AGM 2016
USDA zones7 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rue Ledan' bear's breeches (Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows as a clump with tall flower spikes in spring and summer. Butterflies visit the blooms, and the plant tolerates drought once settled.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Purple top, and Yarrow.