Howard's Alpine Forget-Me-Not

Eritrichiumhowardii

Genus
Eritrichium (er-ih-TRY-kee-um)
Species
howardii (how-ARD-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Spokane, WA (Zone 5b) | February 2006 | neutral

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