Androsace delavayi
Botanical Information
Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Androsace |
Species | delavayi |
Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Origin | Himalaya and China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 |
Spread | 30 cm |
Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A dense cushion forming, fragrant plant covered in small white or pink flowers with a forked stem. |
Habitat | Screes, moraines and in rock crevices at an altitude of 4,000 m or higher. |
Leaf Description | Obovate leaves with rounded tips and bear long silky hairs. |
Flower Description | White or pink with a yellowish eye in colour, 6-8mm in diameter. |