| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Rock Jasmine |
Androsace sarmentosa |
Primulaceae |
Can be used as a low-growing ground cover[200].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – requires a period of cold stratification. Where possible, the seed is best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame – all watering should be from the bottom of the pot[200]. The seed can take 2 years to germinate, prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow on in a partially shaded cold frame[200]. Plant out in late spring or early summer.
Division of runners in early summer. Pot them up into a sandy compost and grow them on until they are well-rooted before planting them into their permanent positions[200].
Requires a very well-drained light or sandy alkaline soil of low nutrient status and with the addition of limestone chippings if necessary[200]. Usually best in full sun, though in hot-summer areas it can be better if given some shade, especially from the hottest sun[200]. Grows well on dry stone walls, or as a low ground cover, and tolerates hot humid summers[200].
E. Asia – Himalayas from Sikkim to Kashmir.
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