Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea
Also Known As
- Alyssum spinosum var. roseum
- Ptilotrichum spinosum roseum
- Madwort
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 9"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea plant details
Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 9 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Compact, mounded, evergreen sub shrub with densely branching, spine-tipped stems. Dense flower heads are held above silvery-gray foliage. For the front of borders, rock gardens and troughs in well drained soil.
A contorted dwarf shrublet, pink flowered, and despite their relative ease of culture, they are first-rate alpines that belong in every collection. ZONE 5
Gardening facts about Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea plant
How to Grow Hormathophylla spinosa var. rosea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hormathophylla for your garden
aka Alyssum spinosum, Ptilotrichum spinosum, Madwort
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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