Acanthus mollis Reut Israel Dyckia Each 3' wide clump is

Each 3' wide clump is topped with 20" scapes of light lavender flowers in late spring

In late summer the clumps are topped with attractive 3' tall scapes of dark lavender flowers

We're now convinced that these are crosses of Agave ovatifolia and Agave gentryi

but please understand that ladyslipper orchids are not one of those items destined to become free

Acanthus mollis Reut Israel Dyckia Each 3' wide clump isIn 2011, while Israeli nurseryman Moti Kopilovitch was visiting and discussing our acanthus selections, we explained that most of the Acanthus mollis we tried did not survive our hot, humid summers. Moti was kind enough to share seed of a form of bear's breech that thrives in Israel's hot climate (Zone 10 11), and it became a 2012 Plant Delights JLBG introduction. Acanthus mollis makes a 2' tall x 3' wide clump of broad, glossy green, deeply indented