Though definitely useful for shady spots, this is not " a little self-seeding", but a major pain if allowed to set seeds. The seedlings q...Read Moreuickly develop a tap-root which makes them hard to pull in heavy soils.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2005 | neutral
This plant is easily raised from seed and can also be propagated by division. Can re-seed a little freely, so be cautious. Great for ar...Read Moreeas that are somewhat shady.
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive
This species is best used in a perennial border. It can vary from 2-3 feet depending on the fertility of the soil. It will produce an e...Read Morerect stem with a one-sided arrangement of fairly large deep violet-blue bells which have long hairs along their edges (something like the bearded bellflower, C, barbata). This species is suppose to be short-lived so allowing some seeds to fall might be advised. It is native to the Caucasus.
Perennial from Europe through to West Asia and North Afric.
Has nettle like, ovate, toothed, mid green, hairy leaves. Bea...Read Morers long spikes of tubular, blue to white flowers upto 1.5 inches long. Cutting back the flowers may encourage a 2nd flush.
Flowers late July to September.
Likes a dryish, neutral to alkaline, well drained, fertile soil in partial shade but will tolerate some sun.
Though definitely useful for shady spots, this is not " a little self-seeding", but a major pain if allowed to set seeds. The seedlings q...Read More
Extremely hardy and not short-lived in these conditions (zone 3, dry).
This plant is easily raised from seed and can also be propagated by division. Can re-seed a little freely, so be cautious. Great for ar...Read More
This species is best used in a perennial border. It can vary from 2-3 feet depending on the fertility of the soil. It will produce an e...Read More
Perennial from Europe through to West Asia and North Afric.
Has nettle like, ovate, toothed, mid green, hairy leaves. Bea...Read More