About
Stellera chamaejasme is a compact, rhizomatous perennial producing narrow, lance-shaped leaves and terminal heads of fragrant, tubular flowers in shades of white, pink, or red in summer. An ornamental and distinctive choice for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Stellera is a small genus of perennial herbs found in dry grasslands and steppes of central Asia. Plants produce lance-shaped leaves and dense terminal heads of fragrant, tubular flowers, and have a long history of use in traditional medicine alongside ornamental cultivation.
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.