Species Purple Braya
white flowers with yellow center, green leaves and beige stems

Purple Braya

Braya purpurascens

Purple Braya is a rare, perennial wildflower native to the mountain ranges of arctic North America. Its delicate clusters of lavender-tinted, funnel-shaped blooms appear in summer, and reach a maximum height of 5-15 cm. The waxy, heart-shaped leaves are often adorned with purple veins and small hairs. The root system is rhizomatous, and the seeds have an extremely low rate of germination. This rare species of plant is highly sensitive to changes in its environment, and is classified as critically endangered.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Purple Braya (Braya purpurascens) should be watered approximately every 5-7 days or when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. It’s always best to check the soil before watering to get a better idea of when the plant needs additional water. When watering, make sure to thoroughly moisten the soil, but be careful not to saturate the plant. Too much water can cause root rot. In addition, the Purple Braya should be watered in the early morning to help prevent rot.

sunlight

Purple Braya (Braya purpurascens) is a low-growing plant which prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. In cool climates, it should be planted in full sun to ensure its best growth, while in warmer climates it can usually tolerate some afternoon shade. In terms of light, this plant species can tolerate both direct and indirect sunlight. It should be grown in a location that receives at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in the summer, and 2 to 3 hours in the winter. Direct sunlight is preferable in the mornings and early afternoons. If your Purple Braya plant is receiving too much direct sunlight it can be shaded with a cloth or moved to an area with a bit of filtered light for part of the day.

pruning

Purple Braya (Braya purpurascens) should be pruned as needed throughout the growing season. Pruning should be done at the end of the growing season when the plant has started to produce fewer flowers and growth has slowed. The amount of pruning should be kept to a minimum in order to preserve the natural form of the plant. To ensure healthy and vigorous growth, the plant should be pruned in such a way that a few stems are left at least as long as the desired plant height, with only the dead, damaged, or overcrowded branches removed. Pruning will also help to shape the plant, promote air circulation, and encourage new growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Braya purpurascens (Purple Braya) typically begins in July and continues through September.

Starts Flowering

Purple Braya typically starts flowering in June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Braya purpurascens (Purple Braya) typically begins in July and continues through September.