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Aethionema membranaceum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Aethionema membranaceum plant details

Aethionema membranaceum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aethionema membranaceum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aethionema membranaceum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pavelka collected this from the stony slopes of the Sakaltutan pass in Turkey at 2,000m; shrublets with many tangled glaucous leaved stems topped with small rose flowers. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Aethionema membranaceum plant

How to Grow Aethionema membranaceum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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