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Ammobium alatum

Also Known As

  • Ammobium alatum grandiflorum
  • White Winged Everlasting
  • White Winged Everlasting

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Ammobium alatum plant details

Ammobium alatum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ammobium alatum

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ammobium alatum

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The quintessential heirloom flower, this variety is nothing like a 'massed produced' annual bred to be ever so short and covered with giant blots of color. The individuality and charm of this heirloom captivates all who grow it! Winged stems of bright grass green emerge in summer from the low rosette of leaves and curve gracefully upward. Little papery white bracts surround the golden centers of the flower, each flower remaining attractive for 1-2 weeks. The whole planting is abuzz with bees all summer. Best in fertile sharply drained soils, but adaptable to loam.

Gardening facts about Ammobium alatum plant

How to Grow Ammobium alatum

  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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