Whitewater Bear's Breeches Acanthus

Whitewater Bear’s Breeches Acanthus is prized for its large, glossy, deeply lobed leaves that create a striking architectural presence in the landscape. Tall spikes of white flowers rise above the foliage, adding height and elegance during the blooming season. The bold foliage provides season-long texture and serves as a strong contrast to finer-leaved plants. Its upright form creates structure while maintaining a lush, ornamental appearance. Reaching about 3 to 4 feet tall and wide at maturity, this perennial develops a commanding presence that works beautifully in borders, focal plantings, and mixed landscape beds.

• Herbaceous flowering perennial
• Tall white flower spikes and dramatic foliage
• Upright, clumping growth habit
• Moderate growth rate
• Excellent for borders, focal points, and mixed plantings

Whitewater Bear’s Breeches Acanthus thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 10, it delivers bold texture and striking seasonal interest to Texas landscapes.