Androsace septentrionalis 'Stardust'
An evergreen perennial forming tufts of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves to 6cm long. From late spring to early summer it produces open umbels of yellow-eyed, white flowers held on stems to 25cm. A short-lived plant but it self-seeds freely
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Androsace can be annuals, biennials or evergreen perennials forming mats or compact cushions, with salver-shaped flowers which may be solitary or in umbels
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a scree bed, vertical crevices in rock work, or moist but gritty, well-drained soil in a trough in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or root single rosettes as cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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