Yellow-wort

Blackstoniaperfoliata

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Blackstonia (blak-STONE-ee-uh)
Species
perfoliata (per-foh-lee-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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(Zone 7b) | September 2010 | neutral

Small, slightly succulent plant which grows to about 1ft/30cm. Found on chalky ground mostly but also sand dunes near the sea. Mainland ...Read More

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