How to Grow and Care for Azorella

Emerald carpet is a tough, cushion-forming evergreen plant found in high-altitude regions of South America. This plant has small, white or yellow flowers that bloom in the summer, and its leaves are thick and silvery, which helps to protect it from harsh weather conditions. It can be found in the Andes mountain range, where it grows in rocky, well-drained soil. Despite its tough exterior, Azorella trifurcata is a delicate beauty that is sure to catch your eye.

Azorella cockaynei is a resilient cushion plant with a dense, dome-shaped growth habit, thriving in alpine conditions. Its tiny, overlapping leaves andlow profile help minimize exposure to harsh winds, while its tough, woody stems resist cold temperatures. The small yellow flowers emerge directly from the cushion, attracting pollinators during brief alpine summers.

Azorella hookeri is a low-growing, cushion-forming perennial found in the high altitudes of South America. Its dense, interwoven stems create dome-shaped mounds that protect the plant from harsh winds and cold. Tiny green leaves tightly overlap, conserving moisture, while small yellow flowers bloom close to the foliage, thriving in rocky, alpine environments.

Yareta is a high-altitude perennial shrub with a remarkably dense, cushion-like appearance that allows it to survive the harsh Andean climate. Its small, glossy leaves are packed tightly to minimize moisture loss, and its yellowish flowers bloom at the center of these dome-shaped formations, a nod to its resilience and adaptability.

Azorella exigua is a resilient, low-growing perennial herb characterized by a dense mat of tight rosettes, which are an adaptation to its harsh alpine or subantarctic habitats. Its fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves enable water retention, while the plant's short stature and yellowish flowers protect it from extreme winds and cold temperatures.