Phuopsis stylosa
Caucasian crosswort
A deciduous perennial about 15cm tall, forming a wide mat of leafy stems to 20cm in height, with aromatic, pointed, narrow, pale green leaves to 25cm long, and rounded heads of tiny tubular rose-pink flowers to 2cm long, over a long period in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered or Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Phuopsis is a mat-forming perennial with whorls of narrow, aromatic leaves and terminal clusters of small, narrowly funnel-shaped pink flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus, N. Iran
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, gritty, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for use as ground cover on a bank, in the rock garden, or at the front of a border.
Propagation
Propagate by seed or stem tip cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Ground cover
- Garden edging
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact habit
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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