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.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
| Sow outdoors | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| 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 |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !