About

A compact, erect perennial from the Sierra Nevada with broadly ovate, hairy, dark green basal leaves and a branched stem bearing several large, brilliant blue, funnel-shaped flowers in late spring. A spectacularly colourful and choice alpine for a moist, cool, well-drained, acidic rock garden.

About the genus

Lesquerella comprises a group of plants, ranging from herbaceous perennials to shrubs or small trees. Species within the genus display a variety of growth habits and are cultivated for their decorative or practical qualities

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.