Alpine Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis alpestris)
At sea-level, the Forget-Me-Not is a common little flower sweeping across the ground in a tide of pale blue (above left). The alpine species looks very similar, forming a blue haze over cliffs and ledges from June to July.
Moss Campion (Silene acaulis)
As you might guess from the name, this pretty little plant grows in dense mossy-looking mats or cushions only about 5cm high. From May-June it blooms with masses of pink five-petalled flowers (above right).
Snow Gentian (Gentiana nivalis)
The snow gentian’s small brilliant blue flowers only open when the sun comes out and the temperature hits 10˚C or warmer. If you are very lucky, and the sun comes out on a cool day, you can see them appear within the hour.
Dwarf Willow (Salix herbacea)
Reaching a grand height of…
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