Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Summer and Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Foundation |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |