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Picture and description of Acanthus spinosus

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Acanthus spinosus
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.7.5

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Robust, often large plant. Can be used as a solitary plant.

Color : lilarose

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 100 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : CH8R

Date taken : 14.07.2008

Other information on the picture : Centre Pro Nature le Cham - 4 plant

Family : Acanthaceae
© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen
© picture 2 : Arboretum Trompenburg, Rotterdam, location picture : D. Degenhardt
© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger & Zn BV, Blauwkapelseweg 73, 3731 EB de Bilt, Netherlands, telephone (0031) (0)30 2202602.
© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : CH8R