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Pterocephalus depressus (Carpeting Pincushion Flower) is a fantastic groundcover new to cultivation. It blooms beginning in late spring with huge mauve-pink flowers that sit right ontop of the plant's crinkled evergreen foliage. Closely related to Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower). Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Zones
5 - 9
Advantages
Bee Friendly
Attract Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Easy To Grow
Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
2" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Shipping Details
Shipping begins the week of August 28th, 2023 Learn More…
SKU
HC016198
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
2" tall x 15-18" wide. A distinctive looking groundcover, Pterocephalus is a marvelous species closely related to Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower). It grows as a mat of attractive gray-green crinkled leaves and blooms from late spring through summer with large mauve-pink flowers followed by furry, silvery-pink seed heads. The dense, evergreen foliage tolerates light foot traffic and is a wonderful choice as crack filler in flagstone and pavers. Native to the mountains of Morocco. Introduced to the trade by Laporte Ave. Nursery. Low fertility, well-drained soil.
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Associated SKUs
HC016198 HC014228 (Plant - 2.5" Pot) - Out of stock. HC015752 (Tray of 32) - Out of stock. HC017532 (Plant - 5" Deep Pot) HC018145 (Tray of 9)
Common Name
Carpeting Pincushion Flower
Botanical Name
Pterocephalus depressus
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Pink
Mature Height
2" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Evergreen Foliage
Yes
Soil Type
Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Easy To Grow, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant
Additional Information
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Awards
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Ideal Region
West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Suitable Above 7000 ft
Pterocephalus (Carpeting Pincushion Daisy) - a member of a widespread genus of wildflowers found in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Preferred growing conditions
Plant in most soil types, including dry clay planted in a full sun location.
Mulch with gravel.
Water regularly the first growing season to establish the plant. Thereafter, weekly or bi-weekly deep watering is all this plant needs.
Deadheading is not needed. Mauve-pink daisies form fuzzy red seed heads after pollination. These can be lightly scratched off to clean up the plants if needed.
Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost. Spread over the top of the foliage and water-in to push the fertilizer mix through to the ground.
Special comments
This is an evergreen species that doesn't need to trimmed unless stems are damaged.
Plants can be divided if more are needed elsewhere in the garden. Otherwise leave undisturbed.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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Zone 2
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Zone 3
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Zone 4
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Zone 5
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Zone 6
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Zone 7
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Zone 8
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Zone 9
Shipping begins the week of October 2nd, 2023
Zone 10
Shipping begins the week of October 9th, 2023
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 is a fantastic groundcover new to cultivation. It blooms beginning in late spring with huge mauve-pink flowers that sit right ontop of the plant's crinkled evergreen foliage. Closely related to Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower). Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).)
