Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Orange |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, specimen |
| Height | 39" to 6' / 100cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |