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Soldanella carpatica

Also Known As

  • Alpine Snowbells
  • Carpathian Snowbells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Soldanella carpatica plant details

Soldanella carpatica is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Soldanella carpatica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Soldanella carpatica

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple fringed flowers and red tinged underleaf.

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Soldanella carpatica plant

How to Grow Soldanella carpatica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 10"

Width: 10"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Alpine Snowbell, Blue Moonwort

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 3"-5"

Width: 5"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 6"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-7b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 24"

  • mostly shade - shade
  • even moisture
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