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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Sibbaldia procumbens
A low, mat-forming perennial found in the Scottish Highlands, with slightly bluish foliage, each leaf having three leaflets with three teeth at the tip. The inconspicuous flowers have narrow, yellow petals surrounded by larger green bracts
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe & Greenland
How to grow
Cultivation
An alpine plant found on grassy slopes and rocky outcrops. Needs gritty, well-drained, acid soil and full sun, with protection from excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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