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Lindelofia longiflora

Also Known As

Lindelofia spectabilis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

4b-9b

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Lindelofia longiflora plant details

Lindelofia longiflora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lindelofia longiflora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lindelofia longiflora

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Buy this and you have collected a quarter of the genus, longiflora is native to the Himalayas at altitudes up to 5000m which is getting up there, long tubed bright blue flowers in scorpioid cymes above 30-50cm high clumps of pubescent foliage, previously known as Lindelofia spectabilis it is indeed beautiful. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Bright blue flowered cousin of a forget-me-not which blooms from late spring to frost. Long-live perennial, clumping to 2' by 2' in rich, moist soil in a half shady spot– think woodland. Great for a border that gets some water, but not much attention otherwise. Hardy to 25 °F below.