Don’t be fooled by its rather unusual common name, Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a real showstopper plant for shady flower beds, and a personal favorite of horticultural expert Leslie ...

The size varies from 1.3 to 6.6 feet in height. The Acanthus genus includes several species. A. spinosus and A. mollis are grown as ornamental plants. Acanthus leaves were the aesthetic basis for ...