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Buy Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata

Also Known As

Veronica missurica ssp. stellata
Mountain Kitten Tails

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5"-10"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata plant details

Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: plantaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and winter
Uses: long-blooming, woodland, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Synthyris missurica ssp. stellata

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

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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.