Produces multiple clusters of 5-petaled light blue flowers with yellow centers for striking garden displays
Thrives in moist, well-drained soils, making it ideal for waterside or woodland planting
Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting garden biodiversity
Self-seeding perenniality ensures reliable blooms year after year
Suitable for both indoor starting and direct sowing in spring or fall
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This classic wildflower is known throughout much of the world for the shape of the leaf, indeed the Latin name comes from the Greek for "mouse's ear". The foot-high plants are covered by multiple clusters of 5 petaled light blue flowers with yellow centers. The blooms are less than an inch across and will appear throughout the summer. Thi
Plant Class
Myrtales
Flower Color
Blue with yellow centers
Bloom Size
Less than 1 inch across
Growth Habit
Mounding
Height and Width
6-12 x 8-12 inches
Spacing
6-8 inches apart
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-drained
Approximate Days to Flower
7-30 days from seed
Optimum Soil Temperature
65-70°F
Planting Depth
Sow on the surface
Summarized by Shop
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Grew well, be careful of it taking over!
Loved the cheerful blue color of this poking up through the other flowers in the garden. Very easy to start— but after flowering it quickly generates lots of seeds inside little burrs that can get everywhere. If you don’t want this taking over I recommend assiduous deadheading of spent flowers.