Acanthophyllum
Acanthophyllum aculeatum
Caryophyllaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Acanthophyllum aculeatum is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and requires low water. It grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 meters and blooms with pink and white flowers from June to August. This deciduous plant prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. It attracts pollinators but is not fragrant and is non-toxic.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.3–0.6 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
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