Overview

Aciphylla scott-thompsonii is a plant with a rosette-forming perennial habit in the genus Aciphylla, part of the Apiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aciphylla scott-thompsonii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens and alpine beds.

About

Aciphylla scott-thompsonii is a rosette-forming perennial cultivar within the Aciphylla genus, known for its evergreen foliage. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring dry, neutral loam soils. Hardy to UK zone H4, this plant is well suited for rock gardens and alpine beds. Propagation is achieved by seed.

About the genus

Aciphylla is a genus of about 40 species of herbaceous plants in the family Apiaceae, all but two of them endemic to New Zealand. They range from small cushion plants to tall flower spikes surrounded by rosettes of stiff, pointed leaves, the latter probably adaptations to prevent browsing by moa. Their common name is speargrass or Spaniard.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aciphylla

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Aciphylla scott-thompsonii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Rosette-forming perennial

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, alpine beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aciphylla scott-thompsonii

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions