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Anagallis
Pimpernel
PRIMULACEAE
Herbaceous
Perennial and Annuals
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Anagallis tenella |
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A genus of
creeping annuals and evergreen perennials, grown for their flowers, which are
produced in such profusion during spring and summer that they almost
hide the small mid-green leaves. The flowers are open and saucer shaped
The largest of the
genus only grows to 10in (25cm) tall, and is happiest when placed in the
rock garden, or the front of a herbaceous border.
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Anagallis
tenella
Bog Pimpernel
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Form: Clump forming short lived
perennial
Height: 0.5in (1cm)
Spread: 6in (15cm)
Foliage: Prostrate mats of bright green leaves
Flowers: In spring it is covered with bright-pink, star-shaped, honey-scented
flowers.
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Anagallis monellii
Blue Pimpernel
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Form: Clump forming perennial
Height: 4-8in (10-20cm)
Spread: 16in (40cm)
Foliage: Prostrate mats of bright green leaves
Flowers: blue, red, or pink flowers
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Cultivation: -
Enjoys a fertile, moist soil in a sunny
site.
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Propagation: -
Propagate by seed or division in
spring, or by soft tip cuttings in spring or early summer
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Fully to Frost Hardy
Pests & Diseases: -
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This page was last updated on 12/03/2005
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