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    Hormathophylla spinosa

    Also Known As

    • Alyssum spinosum
    • Ptilotrichum spinosum
    • Madwort

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 9"-12"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Hormathophylla spinosa plant details

    Hormathophylla spinosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer magenta and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hormathophylla spinosa

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hormathophylla spinosa

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Hormathophylla spinosa plant

    How to Grow Hormathophylla spinosa

    • 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
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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