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Achyronychia cooperi

Also Known As

  • Frost Mat
  • Onyxflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Achyronychia cooperi plant details

Achyronychia cooperi is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Achyronychia cooperi

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: desert garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Achyronychia cooperi

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Achyronychia cooperi plant

How to Grow Achyronychia cooperi

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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