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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym
Jasione laevis 'Blue Light'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Diseases
Generally disease free
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