About
A tufted, semi-evergreen perennial to 8cm tall, with small, sticky-hairy leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces abundant short spikes of white flowers; after flowering it will seed itself freely. Cultivate in paving crevices or a rock garden.
About the genus
Erinus are semi-evergreen perennials forming neat rosettes of narrow leaves, with racemes of small pink or white flowers in late spring and early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitTufted
FoliageSemi evergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or root rosettes as cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free