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Arnica angustifolia: complete guide
Arnica angustifolia
Arnica angustifolia, the narrow-leaved arnica or arctic arnica, is a robust alpine plant with bright yellow flowers and traditional medicinal value. Perfect for cool mountain gardens.
Southern milk-vetch: complete guide
Astragalus australis
Grow Southern milk-vetch (Astragalus australis), a mountain plant with purple flowers. Complete guide for this hardy alpine species. Perfect for rock gardens.
Variegated fescue: complete guide
Festuca varia
Discover this European alpine grass. Compact blue-green foliage, yellow flowers, exceptionally hardy. Ideal for alpine rockeries and mountain gardens in very cold regions.
Geum reptans: complete guide
Geum reptans
Discover creeping avens, an alpine plant with yellow summer flowers and interesting seed heads. Perfect for alpine gardens and rock terraces.
Moehringia ciliata: complete guide
Moehringia ciliata
Charming alpine groundcover with delicate white flowers. Perfect for rock gardens and alpine troughs. Complete care instructions.
Nardostachys jatamansi: complete guide
Nardostachys jatamansi
Indian nard with aromatic roots and medicinal uses. Alpine mountain plant with fragrant rose-purple flowers.
Field locoweed: complete guide
Oxytropis campestris
Discover Oxytropis campestris, a hardy alpine plant with golden flowers. Growing tips and companion plants perfect for mountain gardens.
Alpine poppy: complete guide
Papaver alpinum
Discover Papaver alpinum, a delicate alpine poppy with colored flowers. Growing tips and companion plants for mountain gardens.
Pedicularis cenisia: complete guide
Pedicularis cenisia
Discover everything about Mount Cenis lousewort. Learn about cultivation, care, and best growing tips for this alpine mountain flower.
Pedicularis gyroflexa: complete guide
Pedicularis gyroflexa
Discover everything about Tufted lousewort. Learn about cultivation, care, and growing tips for this beautiful alpine flower.
Pedicularis rosea: complete guide
Pedicularis rosea
Discover everything about Pink lousewort. Learn about cultivation, care, and practical tips for this elegant alpine flower.
Potentilla delphinensis: complete guide
Potentilla delphinensis
Discover Potentilla delphinensis, the stunning alpine buttercup from the Dauphiné. Learn how to grow, care for, and combine this delicate yellow-flowering plant in your garden.
Potentilla megalantha: complete guide
Potentilla megalantha
Discover everything about Japanese cinquefoil. Learn about cultivation, care, and tips for this alpine flower from Japan and eastern Russia.
Saponaria caespitosa: complete guide
Saponaria caespitosa
Saponaria caespitosa, also called Alpine soapwort, is a charming mountain plant from the Central Pyrenees. With purple flowers and a compact growth habit, this plant is perfect for rocky gardens and alpine borders. Learn how to cultivate this delicate plant optimally in your garden.