purple gromwell
Also known as: creeping gromwell
A perennial which spreads by means of creeping runners. Stems of narrow leaves are topped by small tubular flowers that open to five lobes of gentian-blue in spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- purple gromwell (Buglossoides purpurocaerulea)
- Genus
- Buglossoides
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of purple gromwell
Distribution map
Western Europe to Iran
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purple gromwell
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purple gromwell care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or propagate by seed
Growing
GrowingPrefers light, well-draining soil and tolerates chalk in sun or partial shade. May spread
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble-free
Pests
Generally trouble-free
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