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Acantholimon hohenackeri 049

Also Known As

  • Prickly Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acantholimon hohenackeri 049 plant details

Acantholimon hohenackeri 049 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer 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 hohenackeri 049

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, rare, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon hohenackeri 049

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

One of the most attractive species, this forms large spiny cushions of blue gray rosettes, Grown from cultivated material originally collected in Iran, if it's lost from cultivation it probably won't be re-collected any time soon. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Acantholimon hohenackeri 049 plant

How to Grow Acantholimon hohenackeri 049

  • Soil Needs

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

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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