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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates intense alpine UV exposure
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist in growing season; drought-tolerant once established
Temperature
Hardy to subzero alpine temperatures; avoids extreme summer heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Pinnately compound leaves with 5–11 oval leaflets, gray-green and slightly hairy
- Flower: Dense racemes of pink to pale purple pea-like blooms
- Stem: Slender, trailing or ascending stems with fine pubescence
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist; avoid waterlogging in heavy clay soils
Fertilization
Diluted low-nitrogen feed once every 6 weeks. Use a balanced, diluted organic feed to avoid over-fertilizing sensitive roots
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush clean, dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to boost calcium levels without over-fertilizingPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering through late summer
- Trim back faded foliage in late autumn to tidy growth and prevent disease overwintering
- Divide overcrowded clumps in early spring to maintain plant vigor
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: No documented toxicity to cats per ASPCA
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental alpine groundcover; forage for mountain livestock
