Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m |
| Spread | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |