Rock Jasmine (Androsace sarmentosa)
Alpine perennialPerennialModerate

Rock Jasmine

Androsace sarmentosa

Family: Primulaceae

Rock Jasmine grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers gritty well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.

How to Grow Rock Jasmine

Rock Jasmine growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Gritty well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Rock Jasmine as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.

Plant Overview

Rock Jasmine (Androsace sarmentosa) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a alpine perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-1343
Family
Primulaceae
Plant type
Alpine perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Rock Jasmine is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Gritty well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.

Hardiness zones
4-8
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Gritty well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.5
Water needs
Moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
21-60 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.