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Herbaceous Perennial

Jasione laevis 'Blaulicht'

sheep's bit scabious 'Blaulicht'

A compact, tufted perennial to 20cm in height, with a rosette of narrowly oblong leaves and fluffy, bright blue flower-heads in summer

Synonyms
Jasione laevis 'Blue Light'
Jasione laevis Blue Light
see moreJasione perennis Blue Light
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus

Jasione can be annuals, biennials or perennials with pincushion-like, spherical heads of small blue flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably sandy soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in autumn. Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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