Acanthus
- Subject: Acanthus
- From: p*@att.net
- Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2001 05:00:58 +0000
I am looking for some first-hand information about
Acanthus, a mediterranean native. I'm particularly
interested in Acanthus mollis, but info about any of the
species is welcome.
The first thing I'd love to know is how often it is
grown in the various mediterranean climate areas, or, if
possible, an idea of whether it is held in low, medium,
or high regard, in these areas, as a garden plant.
The second thing I'm curious about is its invasiveness
or, at least, tenacity. What keeps it in bounds besides,
as one source suggests, an 8 inch deep barrier. (I see
it growing at the edge of lawns and wonder if it pops up
in the lawn, but don't see a sign of that.)Has anyone
dug it and been able to eliminate it? What are the roots
like? Are there thick bases and then stringy roots? Do
they make shoots along the extent of horizontal roots?
Finally, any quirky information learned from growing
Acanthus is welcome.
Pam Peirce
San Francisco
USDA Zone 10, Sunset Zone 17
