Legousia speculum-veneris

Also Known As

Specularia speculum
Venus Looking Glass

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 6"-10"

planting zones

1-11

Legousia speculum-veneris plant details

Legousia speculum-veneris is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Legousia speculum-veneris

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Legousia speculum-veneris

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

My favorite plant name! This showy annual is almost unknown. Who knows why? But it bursts into a prufusion of lovely 1" bright violet-blue upward facing cup shaped flowers July thru September. Great in hanging baskets or containers. Don't you just want to grow this plant so you cen tell people you are growing a Specularia speculum? 1-1.5' wide x 1' tall.