native to the Balkan Peninsula, particularly in regions of Albania and Montenegro. It typically grows in rocky, limestone areas at high altitudes, including mountain slopes and cliffs. This perennial herb is well-adapted to the dry, calcareous soils of its native range and thrives in sunny, exposed environments. Its small, fragrant flowers and mat-forming growth make it a distinctive species in the alpine and subalpine zones of the Balkans

Excellent rock garden, trough, or crevice garden specimen