Acantholimon avenaceum

Also Known As

Prickly Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 5"-8"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Acantholimon avenaceum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acantholimon avenaceum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon avenaceum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A long blooming species grown from cultivated material from the former U.S.S.R. via R.M.R.P with airy sprays of pink flowers produced over an extended season. ZONE 5