Finger-flower
Cheiranthera alternifolia
A small, delicate, low shrub that usually grows through other plants. A wonderful display of blue-purple flowers in spring, makes this a great addition to fill gaps in your garden. Responds well to light pruning to maintain shape.
Light requirements
Full sun
Part shade
Soil type
Sandy
Loam
Clay
Well drained
Landscape setting
Coastal
Plains
Hills
Tolerates
Some coastal exposure
Moderate frost
Flammability: Low*
*Flammability based on well-maintained, pruned, irrigated plants.
Flowers are a food source for many birds and butterflies. Caterpillars of Two-spotted Line-blue butterfly like to eat the flower buds.
Habitat for