Ptilotrichum spinosum (Madwort)


Botanical Information

FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusPtilotrichum
Speciesspinosum
CategoryPerennials
OriginThe Atlas Mountain in South-east Spain.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH2 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - 4
Temperature (°F)-10 - 40
Height15 - 30 cm
Spread30 - 45 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensThe Niagara Park Botanical Garden, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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