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Herbaceous Perennial

Pasithea caerulea

blue pasithea

A semi-evergreen perennial, to 80cm high in flower, with narrow, strappy green leaves. In early summer, star-shaped deep blue flowers are borne on tall, slender branching stems

Synonyms
Pasithea coerulea
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asphodelaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in fertile, free draining soil in full sun or light shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Banks and slopes
  • Cut flowers
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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