Erinaceae anthyllis grows in mountainous regions of Europe and North Africa. A hugging evergreen with sharp spines to protect from grazing animals. The blue tinged purple flowers cover the plant at this time of the year. Look out for it tumbling over the alpine wall where it has an open deep rooting substrate. This drained, dry medium prevents waterlogging around the base of the plant resulting in longevity.
RBGE Living Collections Accession Factsheet
Accession Number:19744076
Scientific Name:Erinacea anthyllis Link
Family:Leguminosae
Genus:Erinacea
Epithet:anthyllis
Plant:19744076F
Location:/Living Collections/Inverleith/Q09/G030
Plant:19744076E
Location:/Living Collections/Unplaced
Plant:19744076C
Location:/Living Collections/Unplaced
Plant:19744076A
Location:/Living Collections/Inverleith/Q07/S/ZT005
Plant:19744076D
Location:/Living Collections/Unplaced
Plant:19744076B
Location:/Living Collections/Inverleith/R46/ZZZE60
Plant:19744076G
Location:/Living Collections/Inverleith/Q50