Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 10A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Winter |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |