Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange, red |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Mid Summer, Late Summer to Mid Fall, Late Fall to Mid Winter |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Hedge, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Vase |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds |