About
Acanthophyllum cerastioides Pretty Maid ('Yatgyp') is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial that typically reaches heights of up to 30 cm. It produces a dense mound of small, rounded leaves. From spring through early summer, this plant displays numerous fragrant, saucer-shaped white flowers, each featuring subtle pink veining, with a width of up to 1 cm, emerging above the foliage.
About the genus
Acanthophyllum comprises approximately 75 species of compact, perennial plants that resemble shrubs. These plants feature spiny foliage and produce flowers in shades of pink or white.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a deep, light, preferably alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun; dislikes winter wet
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to encourage a second flush of flowers
- Propagation
- Propagate by root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a stem rot