Overview

Parnassia palustris palustris is a clump forming bogs in the genus Parnassia, part of the Celastraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Parnassia palustris palustris grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildflower meadow and rock garden.

About

Parnassia palustris palustris is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Parnassia, known for its basal rosettes of ovate or heart-shaped foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, favouring west- or south-facing aspects in both exposed and sheltered locations. It prefers poorly-drained, neutral loam soils and is hardy to UK zone H7. Flowering in spring and summer, it is well suited to wildflower meadows and rock gardens, growing best in fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Parnassia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Poorly-drained

Aspect

West-facing, South-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Parnassia palustris palustris size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bogs, Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildflower meadow, Rock garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Parnassia palustris palustris

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Slugs, Snails

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