About
Haastia pulvinaris, vegetable sheep, is one of the most extraordinary plants of the New Zealand mountains � forming a dense, hard, woolly, white-grey cushion to 1.5 m across, resembling from a distance a sheep lying on the mountainside. Tiny, cream-coloured, daisy-like flowerheads are embedded in the surface. A rare and challenging specialist alpine for an alpine house.
About the genus
Haastia are densely woolly, cushion-forming perennials from the mountains of New Zealand, growing among rocks at high altitude. They are among the most remarkable of all cushion alpines and are specialist plants for an alpine house.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.