Acantholimon glumaceum

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Prickly Thrift

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DERIVATION

Acantholimon	- From the Greek ákantha (thorn) and limonium (sea lavender, to which it is related)
glumaceum	- having glumes

FAMILY

Plumbaginaceae (Leadwort Family) Other Plants in the Leadwort Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

RANGE

E Turkey to Caucasus

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

FLOWERS

In July, Pink (Bright rose)

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Light, well-drained, limy, gritty soil

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Prickly Thrift

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Year

Location

1	910032*1	1991	Rock Alpine Garden
2	162381*1	2016	Steppe Garden
3	162381*2	2016	Steppe Garden
No Map	210281*1	2021	Seed

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