Edraianthus Species, Grassy Bells

Edraianthustenuifolius

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Edraianthus (ed-ry-AN-thus)
Species
tenuifolius (ten-yoo-ih-FOH-lee-us)
Synonym
Campanopsis tenuifolia
Campanula tenuifolia
Wahlenbergia tenuifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fountain Valley, California

Richmond, California

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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