A true alpine gem, Edraianthus pumilio hails from the stony slopes and limestone screes of the Balkan mountains, where it nestles into rocky crevices and forms dense, cushion-like mats of fine, grassy foliage. In early to midsummer, these tidy mounds erupt with an abundance of violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers that create a striking contrast against the compact green foliage. Rarely more than 2 inches tall but spreading to form tight clumps, it is a perfect choice for troughs, crevice gardens, or the front of an alpine bed where its jewel-like blooms can be admired up close.
This species requires full sun and excellent drainage, thriving in gritty, lean soils that replicate its native alpine conditions. It dislikes winter wet and benefits from being sited in a raised bed or scree garden where excess moisture can drain away quickly. Hardy to USDA Zones 4–7, Edraianthus pumilio is a long-lived and rewarding cushion plant when given the sharp drainage it demands. Its neat form and profusion of vibrant flowers make it one of the most treasured alpine species for rock gardeners To me these are a bit more lax and longer leaved then E. dinaricus, but in bloom it is hard to tell the difference when they are absolutely smothered with flowers.
Dalmatia-Croatia, this is very hardy given good drainage and air flow.
A true alpine gem, Edraianthus pumilio hails from the stony slopes and limestone screes of the Balkan mountains, where it nestles into rocky crevices and forms dense, cushion-like mats of fine, grassy foliage. In early to midsummer, these tidy mounds erupt with an abundance of violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers that create a striking contrast against the compact green foliage. Rarely more than 2 inches tall but spreading to form tight clumps, it is a perfect choice for troughs, crevice gardens, or the front of an alpine bed where its jewel-like blooms can be admired up close.
This species requires full sun and excellent drainage, thriving in gritty, lean soils that replicate its native alpine conditions. It dislikes winter wet and benefits from being sited in a raised bed or scree garden where excess moisture can drain away quickly. Hardy to USDA Zones 4–7, Edraianthus pumilio is a long-lived and rewarding cushion plant when given the sharp drainage it demands. Its neat form and profusion of vibrant flowers make it one of the most treasured alpine species for rock gardeners To me these are a bit more lax and longer leaved then E. dinaricus, but in bloom it is hard to tell the difference when they are absolutely smothered with flowers.
Dalmatia-Croatia, this is very hardy given good drainage and air flow.
