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. |