Grassy Bells. A cushion of narrow grass-like, silvery green leaves bears almost stemless upturned bell-shaped, pale to deep violet flowers. Max Height 3cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Edraianthus pumilio
A cushion of narrow grass-like, silvery green leaves bears almost stemless upturned bell-shaped, pale to deep violet flowers.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Edraianthus |
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Species | pumilio |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Grassy Bells |
Flower Colour | violet |
Soil | Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 3cm |
Family | Campanulaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Cushion-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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