About
Cochlearia pyrenaica is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial that typically grows to heights of 10 to 30 cm. It features kidney-shaped leaves at its base and produces clusters of small white flowers from May to August in the UK. Although not commonly grown, this plant can enhance rock or alpine gardens that mimic its natural moist, rocky environments.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden
- Native to
- Europe (mts)
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well drained soil in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by sowing seeds outdoors
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free