Chionocharis hookeri
Botanical Information
Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Chionocharis |
Species | hookeri |
Origin | Himalaya and China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 3 cm |
Spread | 15-40 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Habitat | Granitic stony slopes at an altitude of 4,500 m and higher. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Pink in colour. |
Leaf Description | Hairy rosettes, grey-green in colour, 7-12 x 4-6 mm. |
Flower Description | Beautiful vibrant blue flowers with a yellow eye, 5-6 mm in diameter, clustered in cushions. |