It is native to the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia.

Growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall and broad, it has palmate leaves and pale pink flowers striped violet.

[1] This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

[2][3] It grows well in sunny positions or shade both and well drained soils.

The Latin specific epithet renardii honours the Russian naturalist Charles Claude Renard (1809-1886).