About
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial, producing dark green leaves flushed with purple. Upright stems bear lightly aromatic, open bell-shaped violet-purple flowers in the 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 hardinessH6
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
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, well drained but moist soil in sun or partial shade. Dead head regularly
PruningCut back to the base in autumn
PropagationSow seeds in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide in spring. Propagate for own use only.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews