Anagallis monellii
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Allan Armitage Anagallis monellii
Allan Armitage
Anagallis monellii
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Blue Pimpernel
Common Names:
  • Blue Pimpernel
 
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Origin:

  Mediterranean  

Sun/Water Requirements:

  Partial/Full sun.
Moderate to wet conditions.
Armitage says: "Plant in full sun in North, afternoon shade in South. Provide consistent moisture, but not wet soils, for best performance."

Growth:

  Range: Grows to 2'.

Flowers:

  Color(s): Blue
Season(s): Summer

Armitage says: "The 5-petalled blue flowers are usually reddish beneath and are carried on 2" pedicels."  

Foliage:

  Armitage says: "The 1-2" long leaves are sessile and often whorled."  

Landscape Value:

  Can be used as a container plant.

Other:

  Armitage says: "The free-branching plants are quite useful for containers and baskets, with long angled stems flowing up, out and over."  
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