Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Mature plant forms a firm mound. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Seeds germinate in a few days at room temperature after scarification; no other pretreatment required. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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