Acantholimon Species, Prickly Thrift
Acantholimonkotschyi

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored