About
A perennial to 80cm tall, with pinnate leaves divided into many narrowly lance-shaped leaflets, and compact sprays of open bell-shaped light violet-blueflowers throughout the 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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil preferably in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back to the base in autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews