Acanthus hungaricus or Hungarian Bear's Breeches is an erect, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with oblong to ovate leaves are quite deeply lobed, leathery in texture, shiny and dark grey/green.
Tall flower spikes appear in summer carrying racemes of light pinky white flowers with purple bracts providing a cover. They have a similar look to Lupins but not quite as colourful.
This plant is not so large as the more common Acanthus mollis, so will be well suited to smaller gardens, especially in warm, temperate regions.
A strikingly architectural plant, Acanthus hungaricus adds stature and elegance and is good at filling difficult corners.