About

A rare, cushion-forming, evergreen sub-shrub from high montane habitats in Yunnan, China, with small, rosette-forming, dark green, leathery leaves and short, erect, wiry stems bearing solitary, small, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. A choice and rarely grown alpine cushion plant for a cool, moist, humus-rich scree or alpine house.

About the genus

Micromeria is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.