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.

Acanthophyllum

Acanthophyllum brevicalycale

This semi-evergreen perennial forms a mat and typically reaches a height of 5 cm. It features clumps of grey-green, hairy leaves that can grow up to 10 mm in length. From late spring through summer, it produces panicles of shallow, trumpet-shaped white flowers, which are veined and have a hint of pink.

Acanthophyllum cerastioides

Acanthophyllum cerastioides 'Border Belle'

Acanthophyllum cerastioides 'Pixie Splash' is a semi-evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat, reaching a height of 5 cm. It features clusters of grey-green, hairy leaves that can grow up to 10 mm in length. From late spring through summer, it produces panicles of white, trumpet-shaped flowers adorned with pink veins, offering an extended bloom period.

Acanthophyllum cerastioides 'Pixie Splash'

Acanthophyllum cerastioides 'Rosy Stripe'

Acanthophyllum cerastioides Cooper's form

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.

Acanthophyllum cerastioides Pretty Maid ('Yatgyp')

Acanthophyllum cerastioides pink-flowered is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial, reaching a height of 5 cm. It features clusters of grey-green, hairy leaves that measure up to 10 mm in length. Throughout late spring and summer, this plant produces panicles of pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers adorned with pink veins, which appear for an extended duration.