Plants > Perennials

Ethiopian acanthus

Acanthus sennii

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae

About this plant

An upright perennial or sub-shrub with oblong to oval, very spiny, mid-green leaves. Red, large-lippedflowers are produced in short,terminal spikes in mid-summer to early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance.

Pruning

Cut down old flower stems

Propagation

Propagate by division or by root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

ArchitecturalCity CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years