Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| 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 | 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds |