Acanthus 'A Touch Of Class'
- Height: 12cmSpread: 21cm
- Half hardy, Hardy
- Average yield: 23
Flower colour:
Pink
Purple
Red
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Purple
Silver
Position
Sun Exposure: Full sun |
Aspect: South facing, west facing |
Position in Border: Front, middle |
Shade Type: Dry |
Planting
Spacing: 21cm apart 23cm between rows |
Depth: 22cm |
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist |
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | yes | |||||||||||
| Plant | yes | |||||||||||
| Flowers | yes | |||||||||||
| Fruits | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Divide | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Prune | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Cut Back | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Collect Seeds | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Harvest | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| At Its Best | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Time To Act | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| To Do | yes | yes |
Acanthus ‘A touch of class’ and wildlife
Acanthus ‘A touch of class’ is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It is used for nesting materials.
Is not known to attract Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Is Acanthus ‘A touch of class’ poisonous?
Acanthus ‘A touch of class’ is harmful if ingested. Its bark is toxic.
Toxic to:Horses
Is known to attract Horses
No reported toxicity to:Birds Cats Dogs Livestock People
Is not known to attract Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Is not known to attract Livestock
Is not known to attract People