Overview

Hornungia alpina is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Hornungia, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hornungia alpina grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, alpine beds and ground cover.

About

Hornungia alpina, commonly known as chamois cress, is a low-growing, spreading plant from the Brassicaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy to UK zone H5. This cultivar is suitable for rock gardens, alpine beds, and as ground cover, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation can be done by seed or division.

About the genus

Hornungia is a small genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae. It currently contains three species that have previously been classified as members of other genera, including Hutchinsia and Pritzelago. The genera, and sometimes several others, are usually treated as synonyms.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hornungia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Hornungia alpina size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, spreading

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, alpine beds, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hornungia alpina

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant to most pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to most diseases

Frequently asked questions