Oreomyrrhis argentea plant

Oreomyrrhis argentea

Silver Caraway

  • Perennial
  • 20 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Distinctive powdery foliage
  • Valuable foliage plant

Garden use

Use

Small groups Large groups

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant Grey foliage Powdery foliage Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Care

Experienced

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 15 - 20 cm
Flowering time July - August
Flower colour White, Pink
Leaf colour Grey
Growth habit Rosette
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny
Moisture Dry, Winter dry
Soil Highly permeable, Pervious
Soil fertility None to little

Botanical information

Botanical name Oreomyrrhis argentea
Genus Oreomyrrhis
Family Apiaceae
Common names EN: Silver Caraway