About

A dwarf, cushion-forming perennial from high Andean rocky habitats with tiny, spine-tipped, densely packed leaves and small, solitary, white flowers in summer. A challenge for specialist alpine growers, requiring a very well-drained, cool alpine house trough.

About the genus

Ficaria is a relatively small genus of European herbs. It is closely related to buttercups (Ranunculus) and is sometimes included within that genus

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.