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Anagallis arvensis

Scarlet Pimpernel

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Information by:         Photographer: Jennifer Chandler

 

Description

This annual trailing plant has a square stem that grows anywhere from 6 to 20" long with small, beautiful, scarlet flowers.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.