RHS 2002 Other common names
large-styled crosswort
Synonyms
Crucianella stylosa
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial
A deciduous perennial about 15cm tall, forming a wide mat of leafy stems to 20cm in height, with aromatic, pointed, narrow, pale green leaves to 25cm long, and rounded heads of tiny tubular rose-pink flowers to 2cm long, over a long period in summer
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres