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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeperennial
Distribution
Erinus alpinus
fairy foxglove
Flower Color
Description
A semi-evergreen perennial forming a cluster of small rosettes of narrowly oblong leaves and ascending leafy stems to 10cm, bearing terminal clusters of small, pale purplish-pink flowers 8mm in width
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
0.1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 4
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeGravel gardenPatio and container plantsRock garden