Arnica frigida (Snow Arnica) is a charming alpine perennial native to Alaska, northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and northeastern Siberia, where it grows in tundra, alpine meadows, and exposed rocky, often calcareous slopes. Compact, upright stems rise from a low-growing base of oblong to spatulate leaves, producing solitary, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in midsummer. The foliage and flower stems are often softly hairy, adding an interesting texture to this diminutive northern alpine. An excellent choice for the rock garden or alpine trough, where it appreciates sharply drained soil, good air circulation, and a cool root run.
Best grown in full sun in cooler climates, with some protection from intense afternoon heat. Extremely cold hardy, easily tolerating USDA Zone 2 for those of you fighting climate extremes.
Arnica frigida (Snow Arnica) is a charming alpine perennial native to Alaska, northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and northeastern Siberia, where it grows in tundra, alpine meadows, and exposed rocky, often calcareous slopes. Compact, upright stems rise from a low-growing base of oblong to spatulate leaves, producing solitary, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in midsummer. The foliage and flower stems are often softly hairy, adding an interesting texture to this diminutive northern alpine. An excellent choice for the rock garden or alpine trough, where it appreciates sharply drained soil, good air circulation, and a cool root run.
Best grown in full sun in cooler climates, with some protection from intense afternoon heat. Extremely cold hardy, easily tolerating USDA Zone 2 for those of you fighting climate extremes.
