Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Alpine and Rock Garden
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Phyteuma cordatum (syn. Phyteuma balbisii)
Family: (Campanulaceae)
(P) to 4″. An Italian native. Palest blue, globular flowers with a five-part corolla made up of petals that appear to open in the middle and unite again at the tip. They suspend on wiry stems above broadly ovate, heart-shaped leaves. Summer bloomer. Interesting and fun. Well-drained soil. Sun. 4 & T2