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Adenostyles alpina (Adenostyles alpina)

Adenostyles alpina is a perennial herb native to European mountains, featuring broad basal leaves and clusters of small, pinkish-purple flowers in summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Requires well-drained, fertile soil. It thrives in moist, humus-rich conditions, often found in alpine meadows.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires well-drained, fertile soil. It thrives in moist, humus-rich conditions, often found in alpine meadows.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25 °C.

Tolerant of cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season with balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Cacalia alpina L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusAdenostyles
  • speciesAdenostyles alpina
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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