Legousia pentagonia
Also Known As
- Venus's Looking Glass
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 1-12
Legousia pentagonia plant details
Legousia pentagonia is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Legousia pentagonia
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: campanulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, floriferous, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Legousia pentagonia
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Violet blue starry flowers with white centers are borne freely summer to fall.
By: Select Seeds
Gardening facts about Legousia pentagonia plant
How to Grow Legousia pentagonia
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Legousia for your garden
aka Specularia speculum, Venus Looking Glass
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 6"-10"
- sun
- regular
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