Androsace villosa (Rock Jasmine)


Botanical Information

FamilyPrimulaceae
GenusAndrosace
Speciesvillosa
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34 - (-2)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 30
Height3 - 5 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

PropagationSeed in winter, germinates in 3-12 months or by division in early spring and cuttings in late summer.
Notable SpecimensThe A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are white with a yellow eye turning red with age.

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