Psephellus simplicicaulis Bellina Pink

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun to morning sun with afternoon shade

Mature Size: 4" tall (8–10" in bloom) | 18–24" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Early spring–mid summer

Water Needs: Low once established

Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to rocky and lean conditions

Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial mat

Flowers: Frilly soft pink blooms rise above finely textured foliage, creating a long-lasting display of airy color

Ideal For: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, slopes, small spaces, pollinator gardens, low-water landscapes

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
This exceptional Plant Select® introduction forms tidy mats of finely textured foliage topped with soft pink flowers that seem to float above the plant for months. The airy blooms bring movement and softness to rock gardens while the compact habit keeps it looking refined and controlled. Exceptionally drought tolerant and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions and pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, alpine plants, and other xeric perennials.

Additional Info:
Native to the mountains of Turkey and the southern Caucasus, this well-behaved cornflower relative has become a favorite for Intermountain West rock gardens and water-wise landscapes. Deer resistant, pollinator friendly, and highly adaptable to dry conditions once established. Leaving the silvery seedheads intact after flowering extends seasonal texture and visual interest.

Photo credit: Panayoti Kelaidis