Edraianthus pumilio
About
Edraianthus pumilio, the silvery dwarf harebell or Biokovo bellflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae, native to the Biokovo mountains of Dalmatia in southern Croatia. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 2.5 cm (1 in), forming a cushion of hairy, silvery-green leaves and bearing solitary violet upturned bell-shaped flowers in summer. It requires extremely free-draining, preferably alkaline, soil, and is best grown in an alpine garden or rockery.
- Family
- Campanulaceae
How to use it
This charming plant is best used in alpine gardens or rockeries, where its unique cushion shape and violet flowers can be showcased. It thrives in extremely free-draining, preferably alkaline soil, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create a low-maintenance, visually appealing landscape.
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Gardening tip
When planting the silvery dwarf harebell, ensure you use extremely free-draining soil to help it thrive. This plant prefers alkaline conditions, so consider adding lime to your soil mix if it's too acidic.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Edraianthus pumilio
- Slug
- edraianthus-pumilio
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Genus
- Edraianthus
- Species
- pumilio
- Wikidata QID
- Q5340238
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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