Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Annual, perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container |
| Height | 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds |