Although this plant can be found throughout the lowlands of England, Ireland and Wales and even more often in Scotland, it is actually an introduction to the British Isles. It is native to European mountain areas such as the Alps and the Pyrenees growing at altitudes of up to 2,400 metres. The flowers are usually rosy purple or deep pink and very occasionally white. Here in the Pyrenees we found it in several places.

LHS: Ossue Valley, 10th June 09, Near Cirque de Troumouse 8th June 09, French Pyrenees

Added on December 7th 2009, corrected 13th Dec 09, updated 29th March 2010