Hesperis kotschyi

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Hesperis kotschyi plant details

Hesperis kotschyi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperis kotschyi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperis kotschyi

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our friend Panayoti Kelaidis who curates the Denver Botanic Garden, sent us seed of this relatively unknown rock garden gem. Of course PK is friends with half the planet but he still makes us feel special. His gift of humanity exceeds his formidable gift of plants. A true Turkish Delight, this clumping Brassicaceae has fragrant pinkish flowers on 18" stems for weeks . You will be able to see quite easily the family resemblance to wallflowers but you will be growing the hort-head version. Decent drainage, reasonable moisture and sun.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Unlike anything else in the genus, Holubec collected it from the hot limestones of Dedegöl Dagh at 2,200m; basal rosettes of leaves send up 20cm panicles of exceedingly fragrant lilac flowers.