Agalinis tenella
Agalinis tenella
is a fully hardy perennial evergreen alpine with pink flowers in mid Spring, and it takes less than 1 year to flower. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun. The flowers are bell shaped. It looks best in Spring.Soil
It is adapted to clay, clay loam, loam and sandy clay soils, and prefers low fertility.
Growth
This is a prostrate plant and has a mat forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.1m / 3.9in and spread of 0.4m / 1.3ft. The vegetative spread rate is very slow.
Leaves
It has green leaves.
Exposure
The plant is happy in any situation, exposed or sheltered.
Scent
A mild pleasant scent is emitted from the flower. Fragrant.
Uses
Alpine, ground cover, low maintenance and rock garden.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
-15°C / 5F 0.1m / 3.9in 0.4m / 1.3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Agalinis |
| Specific epithet ? | tenella |
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