Erinus comprises semi-evergreen perennials that develop tidy rosettes of slender foliage. During late spring and early summer, they produce racemes adorned with small pink or white blossoms.

Erinus

Erinus alpinus is a semi-evergreen perennial that produces a group of compact rosettes with narrow, oblong leaves. The plant features upright stems that can reach heights of up to 10 cm, each topped with clusters of small flowers that measure around 8 mm across and display a pale purplish-pink hue.

Erinus alpinus

Erinus alpinus 'Carmineus'

Erinus alpinus 'Doktor Hähnle'

Erinus alpinus 'Hirsutus'

Erinus alpinus 'Mrs Charles Boyle'

Erinus alpinus 'Roseus'

Erinus alpinus dark purple

Erinus alpinus var. albus is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial that reaches a height of up to 8 cm. It features small leaves covered in sticky hairs. During late spring to early summer, it generates numerous short spikes adorned with white flowers. Following the blooming period, this plant readily self-seeds. It is well-suited for planting in crevices of paving stones or within rock gardens.