Petrorhagia saxifraga, open pollinated
Wild Flower.
Covered in numerous light pink flowers, this low-maintenance perennial is ideal for dry walls and green roofs.
It copes well with poor, dry soils and spreads quickly without being invasive.
The romantic plant is reminiscent of baby's breath and looks pretty in pots.
Height: 20cm (8") to 40cm (16")
Hardiness: Yes
Where: Full sun, copes well with drought.
When: March to April in pots; end of Marc to July outside; growing in pots is recommended.
Spacing: 40cm (16")
Harvesting/Flowering: June to September
A paradise for insects
By the way: these seeds are packaged in grass paper
Grass paper is an environmentally-friendly and sustainable form of packaging. It is made from grass, a rapidly regenerating raw material, which can be processed without using chemicals, which means significantly less water and energy are required to produce it.
Photo 1: Janina Laszlo
