About
A basal rosette of leathery, oblong leaves up to 25cm long. In spring, stout stems up to 1m tall bear branched clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers.
About the genus
A genus of herbaceous flowering plants native to north temperate arctic and alpine regions. Green or red basal foliage forms low-growing rosettes and can be straight-edged or serrated. Delicate, star-shaped white flowers appear on upright stems in the summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toE North America
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in partial shade in wet soils; suitble for boggy ground and pond margins
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free