Wahlenbergia communis
Tufted bluebell
Description
Tufted or open perennial herb growing to a height of 15" and spreading 12". Blue bell shaped flower on long stems in summer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to full shade. In dry seasons, plants will die off and reshoot from the taproot in winter when conditions are more favorable. Frost and shade tolerant, it will die back in dry conditions and reshoot when moisture returns. Flowers from late spring, summer and early autumn. Flowers are pale to bright blue, bell shaped flowers held above the foliage on long stems. Foliage is blue-green forming tufts at the base of the plant. Attractive when used in mass plantings, in rockeries or cottage gardens. Also effective for combination plantings in pots.
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Perennial, Herb
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Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.