An extremely hardy alpine groundcover forming dense, cushion-like mats covered with tiny pink or purple flowers in summer. Ideal for rock gardens, scree, and alpine troughs in cold climates.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.08–0.25′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Zone 3aZone 6b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 6b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Alpine and arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
