Acantholimon aff. venustum

Also Known As

Prickly Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 8"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acantholimon aff. venustum plant details

Acantholimon aff. venustum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acantholimon aff. venustum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon aff. venustum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large very blue rosettes tipped with wicked spines. We keep a large one in the front of one of our display troughs to zap unwary feeley touchy plant perverts. ("See me, Feeel Mee, Touch me," Help I'm turning into a Pinball wizard.) I wish they would fondle them in the privacy of their own home. ZONE 5