Azorella trifurcata 'Nana'
Common Name(s):
Cushion bolax
Cushion plant
Synonym:
Azoella glabaria
Bolax gummifera
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
May
to:
Jun
Flower tiny, yellow to greenish-yellow in umbels
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Apiaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Gray Green
Leaves glossy, deeply 3-parted
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves remain green
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Mound of evergreen foliage
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Chili, Argentina
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
1-3"
Spread:
9-36"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Coastal sands, rocky areas, streambanks, open grasslands
Soil:
Loam, sand, chalk, gritty
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Minimal, thrives in poor soil
Mulch:
Pea gravel, alpine scree, crushed rock
Prefers full sun, moderate to low water, excellent drainage, needs sandy, gravelly or gritty soil, clear dead leaves, divide every 3-4 years
Long Term:
Winter:
Ensure it is in a fast-draining gritty soil, reduce watering
Spring:
Provide full sun, water rarely, gritty, rock, fast-draining soil, clear away debris
Summer:
Needs only occassional watering
Fall:
Reduce water intake, remove any accumulated debris from top of cushion, can divide at this time
General Care Comments:
Needs full sun, soil must be well-drained, prefers rocky soil
Common Problems
Tendency to spread
Diseases:
Leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust
Insects:
Aphids, whiteflies, scale
Environmental Problems:
Too much water leads to root rot
Pests:
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