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    Acantholimon ulicinum 08

    Also Known As

    • Acantholimon ulicinum ssp. ulicinum 08
    • Prickly Thrift

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Acantholimon ulicinum 08 plant details

    Acantholimon ulicinum 08 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 ulicinum 08

    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: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acantholimon ulicinum 08

    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

    Dense green cushions and nearly stemless dark pink flowers, these date from Mojmir's 1997 collections from Boz Dagh at 1,900m. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Acantholimon ulicinum 08 plant

    How to Grow Acantholimon ulicinum 08

    • 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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