About

A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with a mounding habit with textured foliage. It displays showy flowers.

About the genus

Parnassia are herbaceous perennials with basal rosettes of ovate or heart-shaped leaves, with solitary bowl-shaped white or pale yellow flowers on upright leafy stems

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in late autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions