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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; adapted to high-altitude bright, cool conditions
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid standing water in root zone
Temperature
Hardy to freezing temperatures; avoid prolonged heat above 22°C to prevent stress
Characteristics
- Leaf: Basal rosette of lanceolate, serrated gray-green leaves with fine fuzzy texture
- Flower: Dense terminal spikes of tubular pink-purple two-lipped corollas
- Stem: Slender, hairy upright stems rising from the basal rosette
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water when top 1 cm of substrate dries
Fertilization
Diluted balanced feed once every 4 weeks. Use low-strength fertilizer to avoid burning sensitive root systems
Eggshell powder topdress：Grind dried eggshells to fine powder; sprinkle thin layer on soil surface; avoid direct contact with plant roots to prevent irritationPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to prevent unwanted self-seeding if desired
- Trim back yellowing basal foliage in late autumn to maintain tidy clumps
- Remove damaged or diseased stems promptly to reduce pest and disease risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA has no listed toxic effects for cats
Humans: No known toxic effects to humans with typical handling or accidental ingestion
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental rock garden plant; occasional traditional alpine folk medicinal use
