About
An evergreen, mat-forming perennial with hairy, grey-green leaves with scalloped edges. In summer, produces pale pinky-purple, scabious-like flowers on upright stems, followed by papery seed heads.
About the genus
Pterocephalus may be annuals, perennials or evergreen shrubs with simple or deeply-lobed leaves and scabious-like, pink or mauve flowers followed by attractive, papery seedheads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Native toGreece
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in a sunny position
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by stem-tip cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free