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Butterflies
Bees🐝 Needs pollinatorsAcanthus mollis, commonly known as Bear's breeches, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the Acanthaceae family native to the Mediterranean region. It produces distinctive white or purplish flower spikes and has deeply lobed, spiny foliage, reaching 1.0–1.2 metres in height and valued for ornamental gardens and as a nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators.
Prefers medium soil; tolerates light sandy to heavy clay soils
Amelanchier
Thrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as Bear's breeches
