Globularia sacrophylla
Botanical Information
| Family | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Globularia |
| Species | sacrophylla |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7a to 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7a to 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 20 to - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 to 34 |
| Height | 0.60 to 0.75 m |
| Spread | 0.30 to 0.45 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A very low growing perennial with small, flat leaves. Multiple stems come from the centre of the plant, each bearing white flower petals and purple centres. |
| Shape | Short, and bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower beds, flower borders, and containers. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Though rare to find, it grows confined to basalt mountain cliffs around 1600 m above sea level. |
Photographs
Globularia sacrophylla, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Globularia sacrophylla, flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.