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    Anagallis monelli

    Also Known As

    • Anagallis monellii
    • Blue Pimpernel

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-10"
    • W: 12"-20"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Anagallis monelli plant details

    Anagallis monelli is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Anagallis monelli

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, hanging basket, long-blooming, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Anagallis monelli

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright gentian blue 1” flowers accentuated with a surprising pink eye & yellow anthers absolutely cover this neat & compact Mediterranean native over a long season. To 10” tall & 20” across, it thrives with little or no Summer water & returns to bloom again in Winter! Self-sows reliably, so if yours doesn’t over-winter – who cares? Gorgeous with bright yellow bloomers like Camissonia bistorta ‘Sunflakes’ & Cal Poppy Eschscholzia californica maritima. Or combine it with Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Gold’ or our wonderful Dahlia coccinea. So easy, you’ll love it & hey, it’s deer resistant, too.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Spreading habit with bright blue flowers.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Anagallis monelli plant

    How to Grow Anagallis monelli

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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