About
A compact, evergreen subshrub from Chile with broadly ovate, opposite, hairy, mid-green leaves and long, loose racemes of small, tubular, pale blue flowers in summer. A delicate-looking and ornamental plant for a warm, sheltered, well-drained border in a mild garden.
About the genus
Falcaria 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.