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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.423.910 | USDA Zone: 6 - 9 |
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 | Phyteuma scheuchzeri |
| Common name : Horned Rampion |
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| A close relative of the Bellflowers (but looking very un-bell-like) , this is an excellent rock garden or edging plant that is seldom seen in gardens. It forms a low evergreen mound or tuft of narrow blue-green leaves, bearing taller stems that hold spiky ball-shaped clusters of deep-blue flowers in early summer. One reference compares the bizarre flower heads to the Sputnik satellite. Prefers a rich, moist soil with good drainage. Easy to divide in spring, if desired. Possibly hardy in Zone 5 or colder, with protection or good winter snow cover.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Edging
Evergreen
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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