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Acanthus mollis

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Decorative border plant . The average size is 100 cm. The flower colour is white/purple. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

Color : lilarose

Flowering period : july - august

Size approx. : 120 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Tuin 't Hofje, Biggekerke

Date taken : 23.06.2015

Family : Acanthaceae

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© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Tuin 't Hofje, Biggekerke

© picture 3 : Arjan Laros, location picture : Het Vlackeland, Nieuw en St. Joosland

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : All soils are ok
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : mildly susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 75 and 100 cm
width approx : between 50 and 75 cm
quantity per m2 : 5
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
fruit/seed colour : purple
fruit / seed period : august - october
leaf shape : compound leaves
leaf size : between 25 and 30 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : flowers scented lightly
flowering period : july - august
hardiness : hardy
special feature remarkable fruits