About
Nassauvia are compact, cushion-forming or mat-forming perennials and subshrubs from South America with small, spine-tipped leaves and clusters of small, daisy-like flowerheads. A rewarding genus for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or alpine house.
About the genus
Nassauvia are compact, cushion-forming or mat-forming perennials and subshrubs from South America with small, spine-tipped leaves and clusters of small, daisy-like flowerheads. Grown in sunny, well-drained rock gardens and alpine houses.
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.