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Northern bent (Agrostis mertensii): complete guide
Agrostis mertensii
Northern bent: fine ornamental grass for alpine and arctic gardens. Delicate foliage, full sun, drought tolerant. Minimal care, hardy to -40C.
Linear onion (Allium lineare): complete guide
Allium lineare
Linear onion: elegant alpine onion with threadlike leaves and pink-purple flowers. Hardy to -30C, drought tolerant, rock gardens, full sun.
Carex pyrenaica: complete guide
Carex pyrenaica
Discover Carex pyrenaica, an elegant alpine sedge from Europe. Ideal for alpine gardens and rocky slopes with minimal care requirements.
Carex rariflora: complete guide
Carex rariflora
Discover Looseflower alpine sedge, a sedge for alpine and bog environments. Learn about growing requirements, care guidelines and biodiversity benefits on gardenworld.app.
Carex simpliciuscula: complete guide
Carex simpliciuscula
Simple sedge thrives in alpine and subalpine zones with extreme hardiness. Learn how to grow this challenging high-altitude plant.
Festuca vivipara: complete guide
Festuca vivipara (L.) Sm.
Discover viviparous sheep's-fescue, extremely hardy alpine grass from arctic regions. Perfect for alpine gardens and challenging high-altitude locations.
Juncus alpinoarticulatus: complete guide
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Alpine rush brings high-altitude charm to cool gardens. Master cultivation of this hardy rush for alpine landscapes and mountain regions.
Paradisea liliastrum: complete guide
Paradisea liliastrum
Discover St. Bruno's Lily, an elegant white alpine lily with fragrant flowers blooming in June.
Lesser wintergreen: complete guide
Pyrola minor
Explore Pyrola minor, a very delicate alpine flower with beautiful pink-white blooms. Ideal for shaded woodland settings and compact garden spaces overall.
High northern buttercup: complete guide
Ranunculus hyperboreus
Discover the high northern buttercup, a northern herbaceous plant from the Ranunculaceae family. Guide for cultivation in alpine and subarctic gardens.
Creeping Buttercup: complete guide
Ranunculus serpens
Discover the Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus serpens), an elegant alpine plant with glossy yellow flowers. Perfect for mountain gardens and raised beds. Read our complete growing guide.
Alpine dock: complete guide
Rumex alpinus
Alpine dock (Rumex alpinus) is a large alpine herb garden favorite. Learn how to grow it in mountain gardens and alpine settings.
CaryophyllaceaeSnow pearlwort: complete guide
Sagina nivalis
Discover Sagina nivalis, a tiny alpine cushion plant from arctic and alpine regions. Ideal for rock gardens, troughs, and high-altitude landscapes with expert care.