blue pimpernel
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A low-growing perennial with trailing stems bearing dark green ovate leaves, and deep blue, bowl-shaped flowers from early summer to autumn. Often grown as an annual
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue pimpernel (Lysimachia monelli)
- Genus
- Lysimachia
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue pimpernel
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue pimpernel
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blue pimpernel care guide
- Frequent light watering, substrate never fully loses dampness
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Frequent light watering, substrate never fully loses dampness
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak blooming liquid feed weekly all warm growth period
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by aphids
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