Iron Mountains elatior var. These robust perennials are easy to grow in a moist, fertile soil that does not dry out. They make excellent bog or stream side plantings that flower in May and June. The flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Depending on the species, the flowers can be found in almost every color except blue.
Propagation is by division as they come into growth or by seed.
Their natural habitat is a monsoon climate in bogs, alpine meadows or along streamsides. The yellow, fragrant, farinose flowers of P. florindae and P. sikkimensis are held in umbels on stems from 12 to 30 inches tall making a striking statement in a semi-shady location. Propagate by division or seed. With flowers like a very fragrant soldanella, these plants are extremely beautiful, but somewhat difficult to grow. The bell- shaped white or lavender flowers are very large in comparison to the small stature of the plant.