This stoloniferous perennial has spreading stems with rosettes of small oblong mid green hairy leaves. The flattened pink-mauve flowers appear from late spring to autumn in erect, terminal clusters.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Androsace lanuginosais naturally found from the Himalayas to western China growing amongst rocks and scree on the mountain sides.

It prefers well drained stony or gritty moist soil that is moderately fertile in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Rock Jasmine is grown for its cushion-like spreading habit and its flowers. It is planted in rockeries or in rock crevasses as a spill-over or as a ground cover. It is also used in containers for cool climate gardens establishing in 1 to 2 years. ID 2202

Androsace(ăn-dros-a-kee) lanuginosa(lan-u-gin-O-sa)

Primulaceae (PRIM-ew-LAY-see-ee)
Primroses