Overview
Azorella trifurcata is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Azorella, part of the Apiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Azorella trifurcata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is drought resistant and low maintenance. Suggested uses include alpine gardens, rockeries, gravel gardens and low-maintenance borders.
About
Azorella trifurcata, known as three-forked emerald carpet, is a matforming alpine rockery plant from the Apiaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects and tolerates both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained loam, sand, or chalk soils across a range of pH levels and is drought resistant and low maintenance. Azorella trifurcata provides seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, and winter.
About the genus
Azorella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to South America, New Zealand, southeastern Australia, and the islands of the Southern Ocean.
Wikipedia contributors, "Azorella", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Azorella
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Azorella
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Azorella trifurcata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Alpine gardens, Rockeries, Gravel gardens, Low-maintenance borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Azorella trifurcata
- Propagation
- Seed in autumn, Root rosettes in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Azorella trifurcata?
Azorella trifurcata prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Azorella trifurcata need?
Azorella trifurcata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Azorella trifurcata grow?
Azorella trifurcata reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Azorella trifurcata hardy in the UK?
Azorella trifurcata has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Azorella trifurcata?
Seed in autumn, Root rosettes in spring.
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