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Dwarf compact evergreen shrubs, often prostrate in habit, with tiny blue-green, scaly leaves. Similar to the closely related impeditum but with glaucous bluish foliage compared to the deep green of the latter species. Usually incorrectly labeled as impeditum in the trade. The flowers (mid-spring) are pale purple to deep blue-purple (or pinkish). Very floriferous and relatively easy to grow if provided with good drainage and full sun. One of the best lapponicas for ornamental qualities and all-around garden use. Native to central and N Yunnan, China where it occurs in various habitats from 10,500 to 16,000 ft.

1973/101  HEN:BRY  (-5?).  Compact dwarf with gray-green new growth and dark purple flowers.

1975/258  Rock#84:ACB  (-15).  Form with bright purple flowers.

1981/140  F#5847:RBGE (-10\R1\1). Prostrate (in full sun!) and slow-growing form with bright blue-green leaves and lavender flowers.

1996sd540  SEH#214:RSBG  (-10\R1\1).  Compact alpine species with bright blue-green foliage and masses of large lavender flowers in mid-spring.  These are grown from my collection of seed on the Wumeng Shan, NE Yunnan at 12,750 ft.  A great form.