Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Container, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, naturalizing |