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Hormathophylla spinosa |
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| Synonym(s) |
Alyssum spinosum; Ptilotrichum spinosum |
| Common name |
spiny alyssum; madwort |
| Family |
brassicaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial/dwarf shrub (Z6-10) |
| Flowers |
pink (spring-summer) |
| Size |
6-12" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained soil |
From seed  |
germinate at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below
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Forms a low mound, whose wiry stems hold both silver-grey leaflets and spines. Small candytuft-like flowers appear in clusters, and reportedly smell of honey. Sounds like it will be difficult to keep alive, requiring sharp drainage in winter. Native to Morocco and Spain.
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We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it
hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet.
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PlantLinks to other web pages about Hormathophylla spinosa
- Seed from NARGS '11/'12 exchange. Baggy 70F (52%G, 4-9d)
- Seed from NARGS '12/'13 exchange (as Ptilotrichum spinosum). Baggy 70F (63%G, 4d)
- Seed from NARGS '23/'24 exchange. Baggy 70F (66%G, 6-13d)
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December 16, 2024
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