| Botanical name | Acanthus mollis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Bears tall white and mauve flowers in early summer. |
| Common name(s) | Wild rhubarb |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | A foliage plant with large, shiny green leaves. |
| Planting instructions | Low Climate, Full Sun |
| Maintenance | The flowers should be removed as they appear because they cause the foliage to deteriorate. |
| Other languages | Wilde rabarber (A) |
Acanthus mollis (Wild rhubarb)
- Botanical name: Acanthus mollis
- Common name(s): Wild rhubarb
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A foliage plant with large, shiny green leaves. It has tall white and mauve flowers in early summer; these should be removed as they appear because they cause the foliage to deteriorate.
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Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: a-KANTH-us MOL-lis
Acanthus mollis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Bears tall white and mauve flowers in early summer. 
A foliage plant with large, shiny green leaves.
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