About
A stiff-stemmed annual or biennial, to 60cm tall, with pale green foliage and lightly-scented, lavender-blue, lacy flowerheads, up to 5cm across, produced on long stems in summer.
About the genus
Trachymene are annuals, biennials or perennials with terminal umbels of very small, star-shaped, white, pink or blue flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Native toW & SW Australia
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow as an annual in a sunny position in well-drained soil, or grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost. Provides long-lasting cut flowers
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationSow seed under glass in mid spring, or in situ in late spring. Germination is slow
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free