Diapensia purpurea
Botanical Information
Family | Diapensiaceae |
Genus | Diapensia |
Species | purpurea |
Category | Perennials |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | China. |
Details
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Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
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Height | 15 cm |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Large, hard cushions covered in beautiful flowers. |
Habitat | Exposed rock faces and mountain summits at an altitude of 2,600-4,500 m. |
Leaf Description | Oblong shiny leaves, 1 cm in length and arranged in a dense rosette. Leaves are dark green throughout the summer and change to a dark copper in autumn. |
Flower Description | Cup-shaped flowers, pale to deep pink in colour. |