Prickly Thrift
Prickly thrift is an interesting, bun-shaped rock garden plant. In spring it grows as a mounding cushion of thin, needle-like leaves. In early summer, it develops graceful stalks of small pink flowers. As the summer progresses, the flowers dry in place and turn a papery white color.
Prickly thrift is very drought tolerant, but can also tolerate wetter areas if needed. Can be an interesting addition to a low water rock garden.
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Prickly Thrift
Prickly thrift is an interesting, bun-shaped rock garden plant. In spring it grows as a mounding cushion of thin, needle-like leaves. In early summer, it develops graceful stalks of small pink flowers. As the summer progresses, the flowers dry in place and turn a papery white color.
Prickly thrift is very drought tolerant, but can also tolerate wetter areas if needed. Can be an interesting addition to a low water rock garden.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Acantholimon glumaceum
Pronunciation
ak-anth-oh-LY-mon gloo-ma-see-um
Mature Height
4 to 8 in.
Mature Spread
12 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Turkey
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
not specified
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