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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates high-altitude alpine sunlight; avoid intense midday sun in hot lowland regions
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil dries; drought-tolerant once established, with reduced water needs in summer dormancy
Temperature
Hardy to cold alpine temperatures; avoid prolonged heat above 28°C which may induce dormancy
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosettes of pinnately compound leaves with truncated leaflets, gray-green and fuzzy.
- Flower: Clusters of small white to pale pink five-petaled blooms on slender stems.
- Stem: Slender, hairy flowering stems rising above basal foliage.
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering
Fertilization
Diluted balanced organic feed once every 4 weeks. Use low-nitrogen feed to avoid excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers
Crushed eggshell powder topdress：Crush thoroughly dried eggshells to a fine powder; sprinkle lightly on the soil surface around the base of the plant; avoid direct contact with foliage to prevent burningPruning
- Deadhead spent flower stems after blooming to encourage potential reblooming and tidy growth
- Trim back faded basal foliage in late autumn to maintain a neat rosette shape
- Remove damaged or diseased leaves promptly to prevent spread of fungal pathogens
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 garden plant; native wildflower habitat restoration
