Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6B - 10A |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, purple |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Late Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, massing, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |