Azorella trifurcata 'Nana' (Bolax)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 2" tall | 8" wide

Attracts: Pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Rocky, scree-style, sharply drained soils

Growth Habit: Low-growing, cushion-forming evergreen groundcover

Flowers: Small bright yellow blooms lightly scattered across glossy green foliage

Ideal For: Rock gardens, scree gardens, between pavers, alpine gardens, low-water landscapes

Evergreen: Yes

Why We Love It:
‘Nana’ forms dense, feathery-looking green cushions that add soft texture and refined detail to rock gardens and stone pathways. Its compact evergreen growth hugs the ground tightly, helping soften hard edges while remaining neat and durable year-round. Tough, heat tolerant, and drought tolerant once established, it thrives in sharply drained soils and even tolerates occasional light foot traffic, making it an excellent choice for crevice gardens and planting between pavers.

Additional Info:
Requires excellent drainage and performs best in rocky or scree-style plantings with lean soils. Evergreen foliage provides year-round texture, while its compact habit makes it especially useful for troughs, alpine gardens, and detailed small-scale landscapes. Suitable for light foot traffic and highly adaptable to hot sunny sites once established.