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Erinus alpinus var. albus

Erinus alpinus var. albus

Genus: Erinus
Family: Plantaginaceae

About this plant

A tufted, semi-evergreen perennial to 8cm tall, with small, sticky-hairy leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces abundant short spikes of white flowers; after flowering it will seed itself freely. Grow in paving crevices or a rock garden

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in light to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root rosettes as cuttings in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Submerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years