conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift

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A compact, mat-forming perennial with narrow, dark green leaves and short spikes of deep pink flowers held just above the foliage

conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift

Scientific classification

Species
conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum)
Genus
Acantholimon
Family
Plumbaginaceae
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Toxicity
Alpine Rockery
Plant type
Up to 10 cm
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Matforming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift

Distribution map

Caucasus to Asia Minor

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift

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conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe, softwood cuttings or layer shoot tips

Growing

Grow in very well-drained soil. Suitable for scree bed, or a wall. Established plants resent disturbance

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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