This genus consists of compact flowering plants characterized by slender, oval green leaves and clusters of pink, white, or purple flowers that grow on sticky, upright stems. Its deep taproot enables these plants to endure periods of drought.

Viscaria

Viscaria 'Angel Eyes'

Viscaria 'Cherry Bubbles'

Viscaria alpina is a compact perennial that reaches up to 15 cm in height. It features oblong to lance-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. In late spring to early summer, it produces dense clusters of rounded purple-pink flowers at the tips of its stems.

Viscaria alpina

Viscaria alpina 'Alba'

Viscaria alpina 'Rosea'

Viscaria alpina 'Snow Flurry'

Viscaria alpina 'Snowflake'

Viscaria alpina compact

Viscaria alpina dark-flowered

Viscaria asterias is a deciduous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It develops a tuft of silver-green foliage topped with a dense cluster of dark pink-red flowers that emit a strong fragrance during the summer months.

Viscaria asterias

Viscaria asterias 'Darcies Pink'

Viscaria vulgaris is a perennial plant that forms mats or tufts, reaching up to 45 cm tall. It features sticky stems adorned with slender, dark green leaves. In early to mid-summer, this species produces clusters of flowers that are approximately 2 cm wide and have a purplish-pink hue.

Viscaria vulgaris

Viscaria vulgaris 'Alba'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Blue Bouquet'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Feuer'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Firebird'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Plena' (d)

Viscaria vulgaris 'Schnee'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Snowbird'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Splendens Alba'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Splendens Plena' is a compact perennial that reaches up to 45 cm tall. It features sticky stems and slender, deep green foliage. In early to mid-summer, it produces clusters of double flowers, each about 2 cm wide, in a vivid magenta-pink hue.

Viscaria vulgaris 'Splendens Plena' (d)

Viscaria vulgaris 'Splendens Rosea'

Viscaria vulgaris 'Splendens' is a low-growing perennial that reaches up to 45 cm tall. It features sticky stems adorned with slender, dark green foliage and produces clusters of vibrant magenta-pink flowers, each measuring about 2 cm across, during the early to mid-summer months.

Viscaria vulgaris 'Splendens'

Viscaria vulgaris 'White Cloud'

Viscaria vulgaris Snow Cloud ('Yatnis')

Viscaria vulgaris is a low-growing perennial that reaches up to 45 cm tall. It features sticky stems adorned with slender, dark green foliage. In early to mid-summer, it produces narrow panicles of purple-red blooms, each measuring about 2 cm across.