Athamantha turbith ssp. haynaldii
A finely textured, compact perennial forming dense, rounded mounds of glossy, needle-like foliage. Chalk-white umbels appear in late spring on short stems held just above the leaves, giving a restrained but distinctive display. Particularly well suited to gravel gardens, rockeries, and the front of sunny borders, where sharp drainage supports long-term performance.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average to dry
Soil: well-drained; gravelly or stony soils
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 25
Spread (cm): 30
Habit: compact mound
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: May–June
Seasonal interest: spring flowering; fine-textured foliage through the season
Foliage: deep green
Flower: white
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: rock gardens; gravel gardens; front of sunny borders
Features: fine needle-like foliage; compact rounded habit; early flowering; suitable for rock gardens
Notes: exceedingly fine, glossy, needle-like foliage forms small but dense rounded mounds; chalk-white umbels appear just above the foliage;