About
A tufted, hardy annual to about 30cm tall from western North America with narrowly pinnate, mid-green leaves and loose, airy, hemispherical clusters of small, tubular, pale sky-blue flowers with spreading lobes in summer. A freely self-seeding annual for a sunny, well-drained border or mixed cottage garden planting.
About the genus
Dumortiera is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.