Soldanella alpina (Alpine Snowbell)
Alpine Snowbell, alpine Soldanella, Blue Moonwort, Jewel of the Alps
Soldanella alpina (Alpine Snowbell) is a charming evergreen perennial forming small clumps of pretty, leathery, rounded leaves leaves. In early spring, umbels of nodding, purple to violet flaring bells, 1/2 in. long (1.5 cm), appear on short stems above the foliage. They are strikingly fringed on the edge. Easy to grow, Alpine Snowbell is suitable for the rock garden, alpine house or peat bed. Like most alpine plants, it is happiest in moist, well drained, rich soil in bright shade.
- Grows up to 3-5 in. tall (7-12 cm) and 4-5 in. wide (10-12 cm).
- Performs best in full sun with midday shade in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils. Protect from excessive winter wet.
- No serious insect or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids.
- Excellent addition to rock gardens, alpine beds or containers.
- Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings.
- Native to the Alps and Pyrenees.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
| Height | 3" – 5" (7cm – 12cm) |
| Spread | 4" – 5" (10cm – 12cm) |
| Spacing | 5" (12cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) |
| Height | 3" – 5" (7cm – 12cm) |
| Spread | 4" – 5" (10cm – 12cm) |
| Spacing | 5" (12cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
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