Splendid purple flowers. Perennial. 10-80cm tall. Easily grown. Attracts butterflies and bees. Border plant. Medicinal.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing at temperatures of 18ºC night/20ºC day.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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Average germination (%) | 80 |
Flower colour | Purple |
Germination (in days) | 7-14 |
Hardiness | Non hardy |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Baskets & Containers, Cottage garden, Dried flower, Edges, Landscaping, Medicinal, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 250 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |