blue throatwort
Also known as: throatwort
T. caeruleum is an erect perennial to 90cm, usually grown as an annual, with lance-shaped leaves and small, slightly fragrant, violet-blue flowers in domed clusters to 15cm across in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue throatwort (Trachelium caeruleum)
- Genus
- Trachelium
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue throatwort
Distribution map
Western Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue throatwort
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blue throatwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 16°C in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, ideally with some midday sun. Water freely in dry weather
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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