Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum) is that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum).
This plant is commonly known as conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift
Scientific name: Acantholimon glumaceum
Habit: Mat forming
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Acantholimon glumaceum likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum) should be grown in full sun places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Conspicuously-glumed prickly thrift (Acantholimon glumaceum) – Römert, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
