About
A compact clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall, with light to mid-green to green leaves composed of leaflets, and upright stems bearing clusters of bell shaped violet-blue flowers that appear in spring and summer.
About the genus
Polemonium can be annuals or herbaceous perennials or upright or spreading habit, with pinnate leaves and usually clustered, tubular, bell, or funnel-shaped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in in any fertile well-drained but moist soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back to base in autumn
PropagationSow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring or divide in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildew