About
Edraianthus graminifolius, the grass-leaved grassy bell, is a mat-forming perennial producing tufts of narrow, grass-like leaves and clusters of upward-facing, violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers in summer. An ornamental and rewarding alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Edraianthus, the grassy bells, are evergreen or herbaceous perennials from the Balkans making tufts of narrow, grass-like leaves and producing solitary or clustered, upward-facing, bell-shaped, blue-violet flowers in summer. Excellent rock garden plants for sunny, very well-drained positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun. Cut back in late winter.
PruningCut old growth to the base in late winter before new shoots emerge.
PropagationDivide established clumps in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.