Androsace alpina
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Alpine rock-jasmine
- Plant type
- Alpine plant
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Alpine regions of Europe
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Androsace alpina is
Androsace alpina is a small alpine plant that forms a dense, low-growing mat. You will notice its cushion of tiny leaves, which stay close to the ground to survive in harsh, exposed places.
Living with this plant requires you to recreate its mountain home. It thrives in cool, bright conditions and does not need much water to keep its shape.
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People and Androsace alpina
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-1800s
Wild origins
People living in the mountains of Europe first encountered this plant among high-altitude rocks. It remained a wild sight for centuries, ignored by those who focused on lowland agriculture.
- 19th century
Entering the garden
As botanical interest in alpine regions grew, collectors began to study the plant in its natural range. Small efforts were made to bring it into rock gardens, though it proved difficult to keep alive in warmer climates.
- Modern era
Specialized cultivation
You now find this plant mostly in the hands of dedicated enthusiasts. Growing it from seed is the standard way to introduce it to a garden, as it demands specific, cool conditions to mirror its original home.
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Frequently asked about Androsace alpina
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Androsace alpina?
Androsace alpina is a species in the Androsace genus. Commonly known as Alpine rock-jasmine, a alpine plant, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Alpine regions of Europe.
How do you care for Androsace alpina?
Reference care guidance for Androsace alpina: full sun light, low watering, cool temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Androsace alpina?
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Where can I see real photos of Androsace alpina?
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