Heliosperma alpestre

RHS Plant Profile

alpine catchfly

Synonyms

Silene quadridentata
Heliosperma quadrifidum (L.) Griseb.
Silene quadrifida
Silene alpestris

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Genus: A genus of compact, mat-forming flowering alpine perennials, native to mountain ranges in Western Europe. Low-growing, branching green stems produce lance-shaped dark green foliage. Small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers appear in early summer
Name Status: Correct