Edraianthus serpyllifolius
A dense, mat-forming evergreen perennial forming tufts of silky grey-green, linear leaves to a height of 5cm. Solitary, bell-shaped deep violet-blue flowers 1.5-2cm in length nestle among the foliage
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West鈥揻acing or 厂辞耻迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Edraianthus can be evergreen or herbaceous pernnials making tufts of narrow grass-like leaves, with solitary or clustered, bell-shaped flowers in summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Perfect for the alpine house, scree beds, gravel gardens, crevice, or rock gardens, sinks and troughs. Needs gritty, well-drained, alkaline soil and full sun. Dislikes winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed outdoors in autumn or propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, taking the material from sideshoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Outdoors, may be susceptible to slugs and snails. In an alpine house, may be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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