Monopsis debilis

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-11

Monopsis debilis plant details

Monopsis debilis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monopsis debilis

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monopsis debilis

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

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Slender stemmed & spare to start, this South African annual matures to develop an explosion of vibrant purple-blue flowers at the end of graceful stems. So pretty! Though it’s made its way into horticulture to some degree, this wildflower is still fairly unknown. I’m excited about the garden possibilities! It’s a cousin to Lobelia & can be used in similar situations to Lobelia erinus – trailing out of beds, in hanging baskets & as filler between perennials. In its native habitat, it is found growing in masses in moist patches of soil, to 8”-1’ high & wide & blooms over a long season in early Spring. This is a WILD strain! It may perform differently & adopt a different bloom season in the garden. We’re excited to find out!