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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 10 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Planting to frost. Deadheading not necessary.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP15,137 (2004)
Parentage: UNH 9-52-3 x UNH 9-16-1

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Common names
  • Pimpernel
Also sold as:
  • Anagallis monelli

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Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-06-01

Date: 2013-05-16
Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Date: July
credit: Magnus Manske
Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Date: July
credit: Magnus Manske
Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-06-01
Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-06-01
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: Jul 24, 2007 12:19 PM
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: Jul 23, 2007 6:15 PM
Love the blue color!

Date: 2013-05-16

Date: 2013-05-16
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