Androsace villosa
shaggy rock jasmine
A mat- or cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with rosettes of small leaves covered in long, silky hairs on the undersides. Tight clusters of three to seven white flowers, with yellow eyes that may redden with age, are produced on stems 2-3cm long in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe Asia (Mts.)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, well-drained soil in a wall crevice, rock garden, scree or trough
Propagation
Propagate by seed or root single rosettes as cuttings in early to mid-summer. Water cuttings from below to avoid wetting foliage
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May suffer from fungal problems under wet conditions
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