Acanthophyllum
Acanthophyllum albidum
Caryophyllaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Acanthophyllum albidum is a perennial ornamental plant from the Caryophyllaceae family, known for its white flowers. It thrives in full sun with low water needs, suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This evergreen plant grows to a height of 0.2–0.4 meters and blooms from May to July. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.2–0.4 m
Spread
0.2–0.3 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
Direct Sowing
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Growing Tips
- Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure.
- Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
- Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and chalky soils, provided they are well-draining.
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 5–8.
- Pollinators: Attracts beneficial pollinators.
Data source: Trefle.io
