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    Trachymene caerulea

    Also Known As

    • Didiscus caerulea
    • Didiscus coerulea
    • Trachymene coerulea
    • Blue Lace Flower
    • Rottnest Island Daisy

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 24"

    planting zones

    • 1-11

    Trachymene caerulea plant details

    Trachymene caerulea is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Trachymene caerulea

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: araliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Trachymene caerulea

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Introduced from Australia in 1828. Lavender blue, flat flower heads resemble Queen Anne's lace, and the frothy flowers and curving stems with fine, deeply lobed leaves are graceful additions to the late summer and fall garden.

    By: Select Seeds

    One of the finest of all cut flowers. It bears delicate 3" umbels of powder blue flowers that resemble Queen Anne's Lace. Long blooming period. Rich soil. To 2' tall.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Trachymene caerulea plant

    How to Grow Trachymene caerulea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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