In cultivation, this species forms tight cushions of narrow, grass-like foliage that in early summer erupt in a brilliant display of upward-facing, starry bells. The flowers range from rich violet-blue to softer lilac tones, creating a vivid carpet of color against stone or gravel. The blooms are particularly attractive to bees and other small pollinators, echoing their role in the wild alpine meadows.
Best suited to troughs, scree gardens, and crevice plantings, E. jugoslavicus thrives in gritty, sharply drained soil and a sunny exposure. It resents winter wet and appreciates protection from excessive rainfall, often doing best under a sloping stone or in a raised setting where water runs freely away from its crown. Hardy to USDA zone 5, it is a long-lived and rewarding choice for those who can provide it with a true alpine environment.
Rarely offered in cultivation, Edraianthus jugoslavicus is a collector’s prize, combining the compact grace of a true alpine with the brilliance of a summer flowering carpet
These are a Holubec collection from Kopaonik, Serbia in the heart of the balkans.
In cultivation, this species forms tight cushions of narrow, grass-like foliage that in early summer erupt in a brilliant display of upward-facing, starry bells. The flowers range from rich violet-blue to softer lilac tones, creating a vivid carpet of color against stone or gravel. The blooms are particularly attractive to bees and other small pollinators, echoing their role in the wild alpine meadows.
Best suited to troughs, scree gardens, and crevice plantings, E. jugoslavicus thrives in gritty, sharply drained soil and a sunny exposure. It resents winter wet and appreciates protection from excessive rainfall, often doing best under a sloping stone or in a raised setting where water runs freely away from its crown. Hardy to USDA zone 5, it is a long-lived and rewarding choice for those who can provide it with a true alpine environment.
Rarely offered in cultivation, Edraianthus jugoslavicus is a collector’s prize, combining the compact grace of a true alpine with the brilliance of a summer flowering carpet
These are a Holubec collection from Kopaonik, Serbia in the heart of the balkans.
