A tough, low-growing perennial, native to Ireland and found on coastal cliffs and saltmarshes. It forms compact tufts of silvery-green foliage topped with delicate white flowers, making it ideal for maritime rockeries, coastal gardens, and salt-exposed sites.
• Exposure: Very wind-tolerant; highly coastal-tolerant, thriving in salt-laden winds and exposed maritime conditions.
• Size: 10–20 cm tall; spreads slowly to form small clumps.
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; tolerates poor, alkaline, and saline substrates.
• Sun: Full sun essential.
• Flowering Time: Late spring to midsummer (typically May–July).
• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees and small pollinators; foliage mats can provide shelter for tiny coastal invertebrates.
