About
This dense, mat-forming evergreen perennial forming tufts of silky grey-green, linear leaves to a height of 5cm. Solitary, bell-shaped deep 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 pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationPerfect for the alpine house, scree beds, gravel gardens, crevice, or rock gardens, sinks and troughs. Needs gritty, well-drained, alkaline soil and full sun. Dislikes winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed outdoors in autumn or propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, taking the material from sideshoots
Pest resistanceOutdoors, may be susceptible to slugs and snails. In an alpine house, may be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free