Pterocephalus depressus
Pterocephalus depressus is a peculiar, drought-tolerant ground cover with deep purple-red buds and silver-pink flowers.
Pterocephalus depressus is a peculiar, drought-tolerant relative of Scabiosa with year round interest. It forms an evergreen mat of grey-green, crinkled leaves to just two inches high spreading to 18 inches or more. In late spring through summer deep purple-red buds form just above the foliage opening to heads of silver-pink flowers turning to attractive silver seed heads. Tolerates light foot traffic. Works well as a ground cover at the front of the border or between patio stones. Provide good winter drainage.
Common Name: Moroccan Pincushion Flower
Family: Caprifoliaceae (The Honeysuckle Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: High altitudes of the Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
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