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Soldanella alpina

Also Known As

Alpine Snowbell
Blue Moonwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3"-5"
W: 5"

planting zones

6a-8b

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Soldanella alpina plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Soldanella alpina

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 IN wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, container plant, edging plant, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Soldanella alpina

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small clumps of pretty, evergreen, rounded leaves on this Primula relative are pretty in the rock garden! Fringed lavender blue flaring bells on short stems above the foliage in spring. Happiest in moist, well drained, rich soil in bright shade.

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of my absolute favorites growing up, seeing them on our hikes in the Alps. They often can be spotted blooming right on the edge of where the snow has melted away, hence the common name. This not so obvious primrose relative has delicate, heavily fringed violet bells. The dark green leaves are round, shiny and leathery. Does best in well drained but moist soils, cool sun to half shade.