This species is closely related to A. villosa. It was collected by Vojtec Holubec from limestone crevices in the Western Caucasus at 1,900m relatively recently.
Plants form small, somewhat hairy rosettes, which are topped by clusters of white flowers whose eye turns from yellow to pinkish-red. It is hardy and easy care in well-drained, scree-conditions suit this species best. It is ideal for the alpine trough or crevice garden. In cooler climates, full sun is fine but in warmer regions, shade from the hottest afternoon sun is advised. Here in Canterbury is starts flowering in October. Only a few centimetres tall. In the photo, one can see the old winter growth form surplanted by the less hairy summer leaves taking off.
