ERINUS ALPINUS ALPINE BALSAM
Erinus alpinus Low growing carpet of olive-green serrated tufts. Lovely spikes of violet flowers bloom in late spring and engulf the entire plant. Excellent plant to use in rock gardens, dry creeks or amongst roses. This plant needs excellent drainage to be content. Shear back blooms to keep tidy.
Drought Tolerant/Drought Wise
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Part Sun
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Late Spring
Flower color
:
Pink
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Light Green
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Clumping
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
1" - 4" (Fairly Low Grower with taller flower spike)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light
Soil
:
Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
6"
Zone:
6,7,8,9,10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-10
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
Yes
Pool Area
No
Deer Resistant
Yes
Humid Area
No
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
Yes
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
Yes
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
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Tips from Fran
This is an exceptional plant and worth having. It is equally at home in a rock garden or in a garden setting.
-Fran Hopkins,
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