This species is native to Serbia, Montenegro and Croatia. where it grows in limestone crevices between 1500-2000m. Plants form a compact mound with 1-2 cm long, narrow silvery-green leaves. Short 1-3 cm long flower stems end in solitary 2-3 cm wide violet-blue flowers that sit atop the mounds. In the wild, the blooming season spans May and June. Well-grown specimens can have such abundant flowers that the foliage is completely hidden.
May in milder regions to as late as July in cooler areas.
Edraianthus pumilio requires full sun and excellent drainage with pH on the alkaline side. It is an excellent subject for the modern crevice garden. It also does well in troughs and pots. In open rockeries, scree conditions are best. It dislikes winter wet. Hardy in zones 5-8.
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