Perennial Pincushion

Pterocephalus perennis, Caprifoliaceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Thorow-waxBupleurum rotundifolium

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Cretan BarberryBerberis cretica

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bird Lime ThistleAtractylis gummifera

Bird lime thistle produces extremely potent allelopathic sesquiterpene lactones that can severely inhibit small herbaceous plants like perennial pincushion.

Uses

Functions

Rock Garden MedicineButterfly AttractionXerophytic Landscaping

Edible Parts

Young Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingSkin ConditionsDigestive SupportRespiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Perennial Pincushion grow in?

Perennial Pincushion grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Perennial Pincushion?

Good companions for Perennial Pincushion include Thorow-wax, Cretan Barberry.

Design guilds with Perennial Pincushion and see companion relationships visually.

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