Acanthus sennii trees DWARF BRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR

DWARF BRITTLE PRICKLY PEAR

GOATSBEARD

Full sun to avoid sprawl and good drainage

But the flowers are bright yellow and double

sports chestnut stems and large leaves up to 5-7" long of spring-green covered in huge yellow blotches

Acanthus sennii trees DWARF BRITTLE PRICKLY PEARA most unusual and striking species from the highlands of Ethiopia, a shrub to 3 ft or more with silvery green leaves, to about 3" wide with spines on ruffled edges, and spikes of bright orange red flowers in summer into autumn. Drought tolerant once established but accepting of summer water in full to part sun with good drainage. The tops are frost hardy into the low 20s F, dying back but resprouting with vigor to at least the low teens, lower USDA