Acanthus is a family of perennial herbs with intricately patterned leaves and small, showy flowers.  The acanthus plant has inspired artists and architects for millenia. It is native to the Mediterranean and bears flowers that can be white, lilac-pink or purple tinged.  However, it is the leaves, not the flowers, that have historically attracted the most attention due to their abundant, long, dark-green arching foliage.

The acanthus appeared for the first time in the arts in ancient Greece.  It was often chosen for its decorative purposes and is one of the most used elements in architecture.

We chose this name because the Acanthus plant is a symbolic link to longevity, creativity and intricate attention to detail commonly found in art featuring the acanthus.