Sanicula caerulescens

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Sanicula caerulescens plant details

Sanicula caerulescens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanicula caerulescens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rare, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanicula caerulescens

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elf sized woodland bloomer from South-central China, 4” tall and slowly spreading to 18” wide frosted with small but showy brush-like white flowers dipped in blue! Bloom in May is amazing, with a more subdued but often continuous flowering into late summer. Easily cultivated in moist, organically rich soils in part to full shade. USDA Z5-8 3” pot