Alpine variant of C columbiana. Small, semi-nodding, purple flowers. Outer staminodes are purple to violet whilst inner ones are white. Innermost are green filaments tipped with creamy yellow anthers.

Approximate height:	0.15 or less metres
Flowering period(s):	May Jun
Aspect:	Any aspect
Pruning:	No pruning (Group 1)
Country of origin:	USA
Parentage:	Species - variant of C columbiana
Other name(s):	C tenuiloba
Further detail:  Flowers: 2-3cm long Tepals: 4 Database entry: 1081