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Acantholimon caryophyllaceum

Also Known As

  • Acantholimon caryophyllaceum ssp caryophyllaceum
  • Prickly Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acantholimon caryophyllaceum plant details

Acantholimon caryophyllaceum 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 caryophyllaceum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon caryophyllaceum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

Another Euroseed introduction with silvery sleeping porcupine cushions and bright pink flowers collected on stony hills at 1,400m near Yozgat, Turkey. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Acantholimon caryophyllaceum plant

How to Grow Acantholimon caryophyllaceum

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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