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Douglasia Species, Cliff Dwarf Primrose, Smooth Douglasia

Douglasialaevigata

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Genus

Douglasia (dug-LASS-ee-uh)

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Species

laevigata (lee-vih-GAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Androsace laevigata

Douglasia laevigata subsp. ciliolata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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Todd_Boland

St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive

A lovely North American alpine closely related to Androsace. Unlike the latter, Douglasia can form larger mats rather than distinct roun...Read More

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