Moroccan pincushion flower
Pterocephalus depressus
Moroccan pincushion flower (Pterocephalus depressus) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 1–3 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Tight 1-inch mat of fuzzy gray-green leaves; bubblegum-pink pincushion flowers all summer.
low water1–3 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Pterocephalus depressus
- Variety / cultivar
- (species — Plant Select)
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 1–3 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink
- Bloom time
- mid spring, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- south wall, hellstrip, between pavers
Planting & establishment
Needs sharp drainage; rots in wet shade.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Moroccan pincushion flower good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Moroccan pincushion flower is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Moroccan pincushion flower get?
- It matures to about 1–3 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Moroccan pincushion flower need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Moroccan pincushion flower native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
