Spiny Bear's Breeches Monstera with gentle morning sun acceptable

with gentle morning sun acceptable if foliage does not scorch

Mixed Shrub Borders: Adds strong contrast among gold foliage shrubs

Foundation and Corner Accents: Place at the corners of buildings or along large walls to frame architecture and break up long horizontal lines

especially in the first two growing seasons and in sandy soils

with best color and sturdiness in full sun in mild climates

Spiny Bear's Breeches Monstera with gentle morning sun acceptableSpiny Bear's Breeches (Acanthus spinosus) Spiny Bear's Breeches is a bold, architectural perennial that brings big texture and strong structure to sunny and lightly shaded borders. The glossy, deeply cut foliage looks finished from early season onward, giving beds a backbone even before flowering begins. In summer, tall flower spikes rise above the leaves and add a dramatic vertical accent that reads like garden architecture. It is a strong choice