Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Placeholder

    Acantholimon curviflorum

    Also Known As

    • Acantholimon quinquelobum var. curviflorum
    • Prickly Thrift

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 8"-15"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    More Options

    Acantholimon curviflorum plant details

    Acantholimon curviflorum 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 curviflorum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: plumbaginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon curviflorum

    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

    A. curviflorum is one of the last species to flower producing it's flowers on zigzag stems above 10" mounds of spiny foliage. Zone 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Acantholimon curviflorum plant

    How to Grow Acantholimon curviflorum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved