Polemonium 'Hurricane Ridge'
- Perennial
- 40-60 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Very hardy
- Attractive to bees
Compact border plant with graceful, fern-like green foliage that adds a fresh touch. It bears numerous small, soft blue bell-shaped flowers on sturdy stems. It prefers well-drained, not too dry soil in light shade. It attracts beneficial insects and fits beautifully into mixed plantings.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 40 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - July |
| Flower colour | light |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average, moist |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Polemonium 'Hurricane Ridge' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Polemonium |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |