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.