Erinus alpinus

Also called Alpine Balsam, Alpine liverwort

Small starry flowers are commonly purple, but sometimes white or pink
Compact stems have fine-toothed leaves, 2-3 cm long
Ideal for rock gardens, walls or paving crevices
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
10-15 cm

SPREAD:
10-15 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in the sun or partial shade, and a gritty, moist to average, well-drained soil. Erinus may be short-lived, but will self-seed in optimum conditions. Good for rock gardens.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Compact
Dwarf

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Silver
Green