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 city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden and rock garden. It is native to Chile to Argentina.
About
Azorella trifurcata is a perennial evergreen featuring dense rosettes of small, dark green leaves that are finely dissected. This plant serves effectively as a ground cover, helping to suppress weeds. During the spring and summer months, it produces small clusters of yellow flowers.
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
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
- Native to
- Chile to Argentina
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Azorella trifurcata
- Cultivation
- Grow in a gritty, well-drained soil in full sun. Ideal for a scree bed, gravel garden, or rock garden
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in autumn or root rosettes in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Azorella trifurcata?
Grow in a gritty, well-drained soil in full sun. Ideal for a scree bed, gravel garden, or rock garden.
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 do I prune Azorella trifurcata?
No pruning required.
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 a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Azorella trifurcata?
Propagate by seed in autumn or root rosettes in spring.