Physoplexis comosa
tufted horned rampion
A tufted perennial to 8cm in height, with strongly toothed, ovate or heart-shaped dark green leaves and dense rounded umbels of bottle-shaped, dark purple-tipped, lilac-pink flowers 2cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Physoplexis are tufted herbaceous perennials with simple, basal leaves and terminal clusters of curious, spiky flowers in late summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Alps
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, poor to moderately fertile, sharply drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun with some midday shade. Protect from winter wet; can be grown in a pot in an alpine house
Propagation
Propagate by division or by rhizome cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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