Bizarre huge perennial plants, valued for his broad, often convoluted and tapered main sheet. Form dense tufts of which go hooded, often two-colored flowers in summer. Commonly used to hedge or along paths. They have great food for snails.
Akantusatne require special care - easily adaptable f. love the light as best it reflects afternoon shade in the hot room. Watering should be moderate to occasionally. Resist to -18 * C.