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Acantholimon trojanum 07

Also Known As

  • Prickly Thrift

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acantholimon trojanum 07 plant details

Acantholimon trojanum 07 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 trojanum 07

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plumbaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: compact, rare, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon trojanum 07

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 very rare densely pulvinate plant similar to ulicinum, but more glaucous and much more compact, Pavelka found em at 1,600m near Kaz Dagh, Turkey. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Acantholimon trojanum 07 plant

How to Grow Acantholimon trojanum 07

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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