Androsace tapete
Botanical Information
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Androsace |
| Species | tapete |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Himalaya and China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Spread | 15 cm |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Globular rosettes, 5 mm in diameter form a tight cushion covered with small flowers. |
| Landscape | Mountain slopes and meadows at an altitude of 3,500-5,000 m. |
| Habitat | At an altitude above 3,000 m on dry earthy or shaly banks and amongst rocks and scrub. |
| Leaf Description | Ligulate to oblong-elliptic, 2-3 mm in length, dark brown in colour. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are white, occasionally pink with a greenish or yellow eye, approximately 4mm in diameter. |