Acanthus mollis Rue Ledan Juncus a hybrid (probably Acanthus mollis

a hybrid (probably Acanthus mollis x Acanthus hungaricus)

the sturdy clumps are topped with dramatic and very attractive purple flower buds which open later to reveal lavender flowers atop 3' scapes

nor will it impede any gardening deeds

The center of each leaf is a wide patch of lighter green/chartreuse

Acanthus mollis Rue Ledan Juncus a hybrid (probably Acanthus mollisThanks to Herman van Beusekom of the Netherlands for sharing this great bear's breech which he named Acanthus 'Rue Ledan'. This is one of the few Acanthus mollis selections that has grown well in our hot, humid summers. The cutleaf, shiny, dark green foliage composes a large specimen clump to 3' in width. In June, the tropical looking deer resistant clump is topped with 3' tall spikes of pure white flowers (compared with the normal purple hood over