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Also Known As

  • Veronica missurica ssp. stellata
  • Mountain Kitten Tails

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5"-10"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

3" | $15

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Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata plant details

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hairy, rounded, cupped foliage with ziggy edges create small mounds that are topped in early spring with violet-purple spikes; native to the Columbia Rover Gorge south to Modoc County, CA. Evergreen, 5-10” tall and 12” wide; mostly sun to part shade, decent soil with regular moisture.

Gardening facts about Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata plant

How to Grow Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata

  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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