Acanthus
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceDays to germination7–14 days
“these seeds will germinate in 1-2 weeks” — Planting Instructions for Acanthus Mollis Seeds
Lightsunny position or in light shade
“It loves sunshine and well-drained soil, although it would be equally happy at the edge of tree canopies in some shade” — Acanthus / RHS Plant Guide
WaterKeep soil moist
“Keep soil moist until germination” — Planting Instructions for Acanthus Mollis Seeds
Hardiness zones6 through 10
“USDA zones 6 through 10” — What Is Acanthus? Plant Facts, Symbolism, and Uses - ScienceInsights
Spacing36 in
“Space plants about 3 feet apart” — Planting Instructions for Acanthus Mollis Seeds
Height72 in
“sometimes reaching 6 feet in height” — What Is Acanthus? Plant Facts, Symbolism, and Uses - ScienceInsights
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 5 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian