Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, alkaline to neutral, chalk or loam in full sun. Tolerates afternoon shade and strong winds. Avoid winter wet. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in alpine compost with added grit and lime chippings.
Suggested uses
Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
UK hardiness
H6
USDA zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Sunset zone
A2, A3, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Mat-forming
Native to
Northwestern United States
Drought tolerant
No
Flood tolerant
No
Fragrance
Hyacinth-like, strongly fragrant flowers.
Toxicity
Not toxic