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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Mauve
Pink
Purple
Multi-Color: Deep pink with blue and white
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Common Bugloss
  • Alkanet

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Location: St Louis - MoBOT

Date: July
credit: Ivar Leidus
Location: In the dunes, Belgian coast, De Panne.
Date: 2013-05-25
Location: In the dunes, Belgian coast, De Panne.
Date: 2013-05-25
Location: In the dunes, Belgian coast, De Panne.
Date: 2013-05-25
Location: In the dunes, Belgian coast, De Panne.
Date: 2013-05-25
Location: In the dunes, Belgian coast, De Panne.
Date: 2013-05-25
Comments:
  • Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 22, 2012 7:16 PM concerning plant:
    Provides nectar and pollen for honey bees when there is little else blooming.

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