About
A more or less evergreen perennial forming tufts of silky grey-green, linear leaves. Solitary, bell-shaped violet-blue flowers 1.5-2cm in length nestle among the foliage.
About the genus
Edraianthus can be evergreen or herbaceous pernnials making tufts of narrow grass-like leaves, with solitary or clustered, bell-shaped flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming, Tufted
FoliageDeciduous, Evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in very well-drained, preferably alkaline, soil in full sun. Resting buds are susceptible to winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed and softwood cuttings from sideshoots
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free