Acanthus hirsutus
subsp. syriacus 
(hairy bear's breech)

Acanthus hirsutus, commonly known as hairy bear's breech, is characterised by its spiny foliage and its yellow, pink-tinged flower blooms. This is an unusual dwarf species with hairy leaves and yellow flowers on spikes in summer.

• Height: Easily maintained to 50cm 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Dark green prickly lance shaped leaves
• Flower Colour: Pale yellow flowers
• Flowering Season: Summer
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
  
• Position: Full Sun - Semi Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H6 (-15 and below)
• Type: Herbaceous Perennial