Androsace delavayi


Botanical Information

FamilyPrimulaceae
GenusAndrosace
Speciesdelavayi
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginHimalaya and China.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-15)
Temperature (°F)5
Spread30 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dense cushion forming, fragrant plant covered in small white or pink flowers with a forked stem.
HabitatScrees, moraines and in rock crevices at an altitude of 4,000 m or higher.
Leaf DescriptionObovate leaves with rounded tips and bear long silky hairs.
Flower DescriptionWhite or pink with a yellowish eye in colour, 6-8mm in diameter.

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