Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Spring to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |