About
Smelowskia calycina is a compact, mat-forming, white-woolly alpine perennial producing finely divided leaves and small, white flowers in clusters in early summer. A rewarding specialist alpine plant for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden or alpine trough.
About the genus
Smelowskia are compact, mat-forming, white-woolly alpine perennials producing finely divided leaves and small white flowers. Grown in sunny, very well-drained rock gardens and alpine troughs.
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.