About
Phuopsis stylosa, the Caucasian crosswort, is a mat-forming, deciduous perennial about 15 cm tall producing a wide mat of leafy stems with aromatic, pointed, narrow, pale-green leaves and rounded clusters of tiny, bright-pink flowers from early to late summer. An ornamental and rewarding ground-cover for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Phuopsis are low-growing, mat-forming, aromatic perennials from the Caucasus with whorls of narrow leaves and rounded heads of small, bright-pink flowers in summer. Grown as ground cover in sunny, well-drained borders.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered, Exposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesRock garden, Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toCaucasus, N. Iran
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, gritty, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for use as ground cover on a bank, in the rock garden, or at the front of a border.
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain compact habit
PropagationPropagate by seed or stem tip cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free