About
Parnassia nubicola, the Himalayan grass of Parnassus, is a herbaceous perennial producing basal rosettes of heart-shaped leaves and erect, leafy stems bearing solitary, bowl-shaped, white flowers with delicate green veining in summer. A rewarding and elegant plant for a moist, sunny border or rock garden.
About the genus
Parnassia are herbaceous perennials with basal rosettes of ovate or heart-shaped leaves and solitary, bowl-shaped, white or pale-yellow flowers on upright, leafy stems in summer. Grown in moist, sunny borders and rock gardens.
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.