Acantholimon Species, Prickly Thrift

Acantholimonglumaceum

Family
Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Acantholimon (ak-anth-oh-LY-mon)
Species
glumaceum (gloo-ma-see-um)
Synonym
Acantholimon ararati
Armeriastrum glumaceum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Oklahoma City, OK | June 2004 | neutral

Plant must have excellent drainage to survive.

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