Overview

Crucianella stylosa is a perennial in the genus Crucianella, part of the Rubiaceae family. Crucianella stylosa grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. Suggested uses include groundcover and rock garden. It is native to Caucasus region.

About

Crucianella stylosa is a perennial in the Rubiaceae (madder) family valued for its aromatic foliage. It is grown primarily as a ground cover or in rock gardens where its summer flowering provides colour. Flowers appear from June to August. It prefers full sun to partial shade on well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

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About the genus

Phuopsis is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Rubiaceae.

In the garden

Crucianella stylosa is a perennial member of the Rubiaceae (madder) family native to the Caucasus region. The plant is noted for its aromatic leaves and is typically planted where a low-growing, spreading habit is required; it is listed for ground cover and rock garden use. Flowering takes place from June to August, giving a summer display that suits edging and gravelled pockets. Locate Crucianella stylosa in full sun or partial shade and ensure soil drains freely; the species does best on well-drained substrates with moderate moisture rather than waterlogged ground. It is a perennial that will return year to year where site conditions match these preferences. The fragrant foliage can add a sensory element to compact planting schemes and rockery crevices where space is limited. Use it where a durable, low planting is needed: between paving, on slopes or across small rock garden terraces. Its seasonal flowering in mid to late summer provides a defined window of colour, so plan neighbouring plants to extend interest before and after June to August rather than to overlap it exactly.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Crucianella

Sunlight

full sun, partial shade

Soil type

well-drained

Soil moisture

moderate

Plant details

Crucianella stylosa size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Suggested uses

groundcover, rock garden

Native to

Caucasus region

Fragrance

aromatic

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Crucianella stylosa

Propagation

seed, cuttings

Frequently asked questions