A Holubec collection from Valsoybotlan, Norway, this goes by many names, Succicia, Lychnis etc, but if I got the seed from a botanist I will use that name.
The alpine catchfly is a jewel of the high northern mountains, native to the rocky slopes and tundra meadows of Norway and other parts of Scandinavia. This perennial forms neat clumps of slender stems topped in late spring and early summer with clusters of vivid magenta-pink blooms that glow against stone and moss. Its natural home is among crevices and scree in alpine zones, where sharp drainage and cool air keep it thriving, making it an ideal subject for the rock garden, trough, or alpine house.
Compact and durable, Viscaria alpina excels when tucked into pockets of gritty soil among boulders, where its intense color provides a striking contrast to stone and foliage. Once established, it is low-maintenance, requiring only good drainage and a sunny to lightly shaded site. Hardy to at least USDA zone 4 (–30 °F / –34 °C), it weathers severe cold with ease, reflecting its mountain origins.
A fine choice for those who appreciate true alpine plants, Viscaria alpina combines rugged hardiness with dazzling floral display, bringing a touch of Norway’s highlands to the garden.
A Holubec collection from Valsoybotlan, Norway, this goes by many names, Succicia, Lychnis etc, but if I got the seed from a botanist I will use that name.
The alpine catchfly is a jewel of the high northern mountains, native to the rocky slopes and tundra meadows of Norway and other parts of Scandinavia. This perennial forms neat clumps of slender stems topped in late spring and early summer with clusters of vivid magenta-pink blooms that glow against stone and moss. Its natural home is among crevices and scree in alpine zones, where sharp drainage and cool air keep it thriving, making it an ideal subject for the rock garden, trough, or alpine house.
Compact and durable, Viscaria alpina excels when tucked into pockets of gritty soil among boulders, where its intense color provides a striking contrast to stone and foliage. Once established, it is low-maintenance, requiring only good drainage and a sunny to lightly shaded site. Hardy to at least USDA zone 4 (–30 °F / –34 °C), it weathers severe cold with ease, reflecting its mountain origins.
A fine choice for those who appreciate true alpine plants, Viscaria alpina combines rugged hardiness with dazzling floral display, bringing a touch of Norway’s highlands to the garden.
