About
Adenophora pereskiifolia is a herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. It features robust, fleshy roots and upright stems that support whorls of lanceolate green leaves characterized by coarsely serrated margins. During the summer, the plant produces tall, slender clusters of nodding, funnel-shaped flowers in a violet-blue hue.
About the genus
Adenophora are herbaceous perennials that share a close relationship with Campanula. They produce large clusters of bell-shaped or funnel-shaped flowers in shades of violet-blue during the summer months. These blooms rise above rounded leaves that form at the base of the plant.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- E & N Asia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Thrives in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes root disturbance
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, by division or by basal softwood cuttings in late spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free