About Erinus alpinus L.
Growth Form and Type
Erinus alpinus L. is a semi-evergreen, perennial chasmophyte.
Stem and Leaf Characteristics
It grows stems 10 cm (4 inches) long that bear narrow blue-green leaves.
Flower Features
Clusters of rose-pink flowers develop at the stem tips during spring and summer.
Habitat Preferences
This species prefers rocky slopes and lime-rich conditions.
Native Distribution
It is native to Central and Southern Europe, as well as Morocco and Algeria.
Cultivation Use
It is commonly grown in rockeries and alpine gardens.
Naturalisation Patterns
Occasionally, it becomes naturalised outside its native range, most often on old stone walls.
Notable Naturalised Population
A well-known naturalised population occurs on the old Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge in the Highlands of Scotland.
Horticultural Recognition
This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
