PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates harsh alpine UV exposure and cool, windy conditions
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging in cold, slow-draining alpine soil
Temperature
Hardy to extreme Arctic cold; prefers cool temperatures, avoids prolonged heat above 22°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of narrow, linear to spatulate leaves; sparsely hairy
- Flower: Solitary daisy-like head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets
- Stem: Slender, erect, single-flowered stem with few small bracts
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; mist occasionally during dry, windy spells
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once every 4 weeks. Use only low-strength fertilizer to support alpine growth habits
Eggshell powder top-dress：Crush dried, rinsed eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels and improve soil porosityPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms promptly to encourage occasional late-season reblooming
- Trim back dead foliage in late autumn to prevent overwintering fungal growth
- Thin overcrowded rosettes in early spring to improve airflow and reduce competition
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Alpine ornamental ground cover for rock gardens; occasional medicinal use in traditional Arctic herbalism
