About
Physaria alpina, the alpine twinpod, is a low-growing perennial from the Rocky Mountains producing the characteristic silvery-grey, rosette-forming leaves and yellow, four-petalled flowers of the genus. A rewarding alpine for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Physaria are low-growing perennials or subshrubs with silvery-grey foliage and small, yellow, four-petalled flowers. Native to western North America, they are grown in sunny, very well-drained 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.