About Erinus alpinus L.
Erinus alpinus L. is a semi-evergreen, perennial chasmophyte. It grows stems 10 cm (4 inches) long that bear narrow blue-green leaves. Clusters of rose-pink flowers develop at the stem tips during spring and summer. This species prefers rocky slopes and lime-rich conditions. It is native to Central and Southern Europe, as well as Morocco and Algeria. It is commonly grown in rockeries and alpine gardens. Occasionally, it becomes naturalised outside its native range, most often on old stone walls. A well-known naturalised population occurs on the old Carrbridge Packhorse Bridge in the Highlands of Scotland. This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
