Edraianthus tenuifolius

Also Known As

Grassy Bells

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Edraianthus tenuifolius plant details

Edraianthus tenuifolius is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Edraianthus tenuifolius

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Edraianthus tenuifolius

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grassy tufts with clusters of purple flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Native from Yugoslavia to Greece this narrow leaved mat former is similar to graminifolius and equally garden worthy. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Though it looks like not much more than a little green tuft, this rock garden perennial has a surprise in store! In Spring the grassy leaves throw out blooming stems of purple flowers that are (in comparison to the leaves) enormous! Each blooming spike bears a cluster of flowers, about 2” across. When not blooming it can be easily overlooked, as it only reaches 4” high & wide. This species does not appreciate winter wet, & therefore should be planted in a location with good drainage – pots, rock gardens, & alpine troughs would all be fine. Other than the drainage issue it is an easy plant to grow! Top dress soil with gravel to keep this little guy happy! Native to the Balkans.