Acanthus consists of sturdy herbaceous perennials characterized by their lobed leaves and upright flower spikes featuring two-lipped blooms accompanied by vibrant bracts.

Acanthus spinosus 'Phylis Moore'

Acanthus spinosus 'Royal Haughty'

Acanthus spinosus 'Typ Wichmann' is a perennial that forms clumps and can reach a height of up to 55 cm. It features a rosette of lance-shaped leaves that are dark green, toothed, and spiny, which arise from pointed buds. During the summer months, it produces short flower spikes adorned with white blossoms, each surrounded by lilac-purple bracts. The entire plant, including its leaves, stems, and flower spikes, is coated in fine, silky hairs.

Acanthus spinosus 'Typ Wichmann'

Acanthus spinosus 'Will o' the Wisp' (v)

Acanthus spinosus Ferguson's form is a compact, clump-forming perennial that reaches heights of up to 65 cm. It features a rosette of deeply divided, serrated, and spiny lance-shaped leaves that are dark green and arise from pointed buds. During the summer months, this plant produces short flower spikes adorned with numerous silvery-white blossoms, each partially enveloped by purple bracts. The foliage, stems, and flower spikes are all coated in fine, silky hairs.

Acanthus spinosus Ferguson's form

Acanthus spinosus L. is a robust herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features large, deeply lobed leaves that are dark green and have spiny tips. In late spring and summer, this plant produces upright flower spikes adorned with white blooms and spiny purple bracts.

Acanthus spinosus L.

The Acanthus spinosus Spinosissimus Group consists of clump-forming perennials characterized by deeply lobed, spiny leaves that are a rich grey-green, featuring prominent white midribs. During the summer, this plant produces tall spikes adorned with white flowers that have purple hoods. Named for its distinctive spiny leaves, this group may not yield as many flowers as some other varieties within the species.

Acanthus spinosus Spinosissimus Group

Acanthus spinosus var. rigidus

Acanthus virginica

Aechmanthera tomentosa

Andrographis paniculata

Anisacanthus

Anisacanthus quadrifidus var. wrightii

Anisacanthus virgularis

Anisotes diversifolius

Anisotes dumosus

Aphelandra are evergreen shrubs characterized by their opposite, simple leaves, which may be elegantly veined or adorned with silver patterns. They produce dense terminal spikes of tubular flowers that have two lips, surrounded by vibrant bracts.

Aphelandra

Aphelandra 'Epples Findling'

Aphelandra 'Snow Queen'

Aphelandra acanthifolia

Aphelandra alexandri

Aphelandra atrovirens

Aphelandra aurantiaca

Aphelandra aurantiaca var. aurantiaca

Aphelandra aurantiaca var. nitens

Aphelandra aurantiaca var. roezlii

Aphelandra blanchetiana

Aphelandra bullata

Aphelandra chamissoniana

Aphelandra formosa

Aphelandra fulgens

Aphelandra heydeana

Aphelandra hydromestus

Aphelandra liboniana

Aphelandra lyrata

Aphelandra macedoiana

Aphelandra macleayi

Aphelandra maculata

Aphelandra margaritae

Aphelandra mediaurata

Aphelandra nitens var. sinitzini

Aphelandra ornata

Aphelandra porteana

Aphelandra porteana var. clava

Aphelandra pumila

Aphelandra pumila var. splendens

Aphelandra runcinata

Aphelandra scabra

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