Overview

Collinsia verna is a plant with a upright habit in the genus Collinsia, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with green foliage. Collinsia verna grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include annual bedding, containers and cut flowers.

About

Collinsia verna, commonly known as blue-eyed Mary, is an upright annual plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It features green foliage and thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. It is suitable for use in annual bedding, containers, and as cut flowers, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is by seed.

About the genus

Collinsia is a genus of about 20 species of annual flowering plants, consisting of the blue eyed Marys and the Chinese houses. It was traditionally placed in the snapdragon family Scrophulariaceae, but following recent research in molecular genetics, it has now been placed in a much enlarged family Plantaginaceae.

Wikipedia contributors, "Collinsia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Collinsia

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Collinsia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Collinsia verna size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Upright

Foliage

Green

Suggested uses

Annual bedding, containers, cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Collinsia verna

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

Susceptible to powdery mildew

Frequently asked questions