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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial

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

Synonyms
Phyteuma comosum

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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