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    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

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    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.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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

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    Hormathophylla spinosa

    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
    Photo of Hormathophylla spinosa flower by Cistus Nursery
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