Erinus alpinus
FAIRY FOXGLOVE, ALPINE BALSAM
Plantaginaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.08m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Flowers: pink, mauve or purple

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer
 
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Erinus alpinus
FAIRY FOXGLOVE, ALPINE BALSAM
Plantaginaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: semi-herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.08m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink, mauve or purple

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, window box, mass planting, groundcovers, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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