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Primulaceae
Rock Jasmine
Androsace villosa
Resilience in adversity.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Genus
- Androsace
- Native to
- European Alps, Central Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 0.1-0.3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, rocky, gritty
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 4-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Rock jasmine grows at elevations up to 12,000 feet in the Alps and Himalayas, enduring extreme cold and wind.
- The plant forms tight cushion-like mounds that trap warmth and moisture in harsh alpine environments.
- Despite its common name, it is not related to true jasmine (Jasminum) at all.
- The genus name Androsace comes from the Greek for 'man's shield,' referring to the shape of its leaves.
- It is a prized plant among alpine gardening enthusiasts and is commonly grown in specialized rock gardens called scree beds.
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alpine beauty