Height: 6–12 in
Width: 6–12 in
Watering needs: Low; water to establish, then occasionally during prolonged dry spells
Sun needs: Full sun
Soil needs: Dry, sharply drained, rocky or sandy soil
Bloom time: Spring through summer
Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No
Landscape Use: A compact, evergreen perennial for rock gardens, gravel beds, and sunny borders with excellent drainage. It is especially suited to coastal-style plantings and can struggle in heavy, wet soil.
Ecological Function: Its flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators. Dense foliage offers low cover for small insects.
Wildlife supported: bumble bees, mining bees, sweat bees, hoverflies, butterflies
Companion species: yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Oregon sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum), Roemer’s fescue (Festuca roemeri), nodding onion (Allium cernuum), common camas (Camassia quamash)
Plant description: A low, cushion-forming perennial with narrow, grass-like evergreen leaves. Rounded clusters of pink to lavender flowers rise on slender stems above the foliage.
