Pleiacanthus Species, Thorn Skeletonweed

Pleiacanthusspinosus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pleiacanthus (plee-uh-KAN-thus)
Species
spinosus (spy-NO-sus)
Synonym
Lygodesmia spinosa
Stephanomeria spinosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2005 | neutral

interesting twisted globe of twigs and spines, with a nice turquoise to pink coloration. Not much in the way (if any) of foliage, but sm...Read More

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