Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3A - 10B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender, white |
| Bloom time | Late Spring |
| Water needs | Moist to wet |
| Landscape uses | Container, erosion control, ground cover, woodland garden |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |