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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
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
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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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Zones
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Size
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