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Vitaliana primuliflora

Also Known As

Androsace vitaliana
Douglasia Vitaliana

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Vitaliana primuliflora plant details

Vitaliana primuliflora is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - moderate water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitaliana primuliflora

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: alpine, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitaliana primuliflora

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - moderate

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the good rock garden plants that is actually pretty easy to grow. Related closely to our Douglasia of the Olympics, this little jewel from the Pyrennees and Dolomites has yellow flowers nearly covering the foliage in late spring. Good drainage and not terribly dry.