Globularia sacrophylla
Family |
Plantaginaceae |
Genus |
Globularia |
Species |
sacrophylla |
Category |
Perennials, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7a to 9a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7a to 9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 - H3 |
Temperature (°C) |
- 20 to - 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
4 to 34 |
Height |
0.60 to 0.75 m |
Spread |
0.30 to 0.45 m |
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. |
Landscape |
Flower beds, flower borders, and containers. |
Cultivation |
Best grown in neutral to slightly alkaline well-drained soil in full sun. |
Shape |
Short, and bushy. |
Pests |
No notable pests or diseases. |
Habitat |
Though rare to find, it grows confined to basalt mountain cliffs around 1600 m above sea level. |
Notable Specimens |
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |