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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 194705" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>From what I have read about these - the are from a tuber. They can be invasive. They are from (they think originally) the island of Crete. They do not tolerate bright sun well, but will grow; just not flower. They don't like too much shade - because they won't grow and won't flower so apparently finding the perfect diffused bright light spot in the yard is the key - perhaps on the edge of the woods. </p><p></p><p>Most people I talked to about this plant consider it a persnickity plant. And it does do well in a container, but it does NOT like to be moved. WHerever you plant it? That's where it's got to stay. It takes approximately 2 years for it to establish well, and like Jo said - you have to mulch HEAVILY for it to survive frost and snow if you get any where you live. (yes I know where you live)</p><p></p><p>I'm curious - what is it about this particlar perrenial that makes you want to give it a whirl? There is another species of acanthus called acanthus molossos (sp) and it's like a Jurassic plant to me. If you like the acanthus spinosis look, try digitalis. Yup, same stuff they use to make heart medicine more commonly known as foxglove. That's a little more hardy than acanthus. I've tried one other kind and it's just too hot here -</p><p></p><p>Good luck - Plant NOW and pack PLENTY of pete moss around it and give it a TBS of fertilizer, then pack and water well until you see it emerge. Or since it's already mid September - you may just want to pack the tuber in dry pete moss and store inside. </p><p></p><p>Happy Gardening.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 194705, member: 4964"] From what I have read about these - the are from a tuber. They can be invasive. They are from (they think originally) the island of Crete. They do not tolerate bright sun well, but will grow; just not flower. They don't like too much shade - because they won't grow and won't flower so apparently finding the perfect diffused bright light spot in the yard is the key - perhaps on the edge of the woods. Most people I talked to about this plant consider it a persnickity plant. And it does do well in a container, but it does NOT like to be moved. WHerever you plant it? That's where it's got to stay. It takes approximately 2 years for it to establish well, and like Jo said - you have to mulch HEAVILY for it to survive frost and snow if you get any where you live. (yes I know where you live) I'm curious - what is it about this particlar perrenial that makes you want to give it a whirl? There is another species of acanthus called acanthus molossos (sp) and it's like a Jurassic plant to me. If you like the acanthus spinosis look, try digitalis. Yup, same stuff they use to make heart medicine more commonly known as foxglove. That's a little more hardy than acanthus. I've tried one other kind and it's just too hot here - Good luck - Plant NOW and pack PLENTY of pete moss around it and give it a TBS of fertilizer, then pack and water well until you see it emerge. Or since it's already mid September - you may just want to pack the tuber in dry pete moss and store inside. Happy Gardening. [/QUOTE]
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