Photo of Wahlenbergia cuspidata flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Photo by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Wahlenbergia cuspidata

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

More Options

Wahlenbergia cuspidata plant details

Wahlenbergia cuspidata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wahlenbergia cuspidata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wahlenbergia cuspidata

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

South Africa offers up yet another treat! This not often cultivated species is at home in both rock garden & cottage garden settings. Growing to 20” (not monstrous, & not too small either!) it bears starry blue-purple flowers with white centers on long stems above hirsute leaves. Wahlenbergias like to wander a little, but this also makes them a great design tool for merging garden elements together, & they are nothing if not carefree & long blooming! Tolerant of many garden situations, but would be the happiest with rich, well drained soil.

Gardening facts about Wahlenbergia cuspidata plant

How to Grow Wahlenbergia cuspidata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved