How to Grow and Care for Stackhousia

A perennial species of herb, creamy candles (Stackhousia monogyna) forms upright clumps of white or white-yellow flowers. The blossoms may be white, yellow or even cream-colored, and they appear from late summer to early winter depending on the location and climate conditions. This plant may reach up to 70 centimeters in height.

Yellow stackhousia is a slender, perennial herb with a distinctive stacked appearance, featuring whorled leaves and spike-like clusters of tiny, fragrant white or cream flowers. Thriving in open woodlands and coastal habitats, this resilient plant adapts to various light conditions, reflecting its native environment's diversity. Its delicate stems can reach up to 60 cm, often swaying gracefully in the breeze.

Stackhousia minima is a diminutive herb with slender stems and sparse foliage, typically found in sandy or rocky substrates. Its tiny, greenish flowers are grouped in tight clusters, surrounded by narrow leaves that convey a delicate frond-like appearance. Adapted to poor, well-drained soils, stackhousia minima thrives in full sun, reflecting a resilience that belies its modest stature. This plant's unassuming charm often emerges in early spring, suggesting its role in heralding the season's renewal.

Stackhousia pulvinaris is a low-growing, cushion-like perennial herb that thrives in rocky alpine terrains. Its dense clusters of linear leaves and small, star-shaped white flowers reflect an adaptation to withstand harsh, exposed conditions and limit water loss. The plant tends to hug the ground, conserving warmth, while its blooms attract pollinators during the brief alpine summer.