A vertical burst of blue for moist gardens. Open-pollinated, native plant seeds in hand-printed packages.
PLANT: Vertical spikes of vibrant, tubular blue flowers bloom in late summer to fall, attracting pollinators. Flower spikes rise above the foliage, adding vertical interest to gardens in the late summer and early fall, especially in wet or boggy areas.
FAUNA: A nectar source for long-tongued bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies, including Swallowtail butterflies. Host plant for Pink-washed looper moth.
ORIGIN/CULTURE: Native to North America, found in moist woodland and stream edges, moist prairies, and wet meadows. Prefers full to part sun and moist soil. Ideal for pollinator and rain gardens. Short lived perennial with potential to self seed.
HEIGHT: 2’-4’
ZONES: 3-9, sun, part sun, part shade
GERMINATION: Sow outdoors in fall. For indoor or spring planting, Cold stratify seeds at 40°F for 60 days before sowing to mimic winter cold period. An easy method is to put the seeds in the fridge in a resealable bag mixed with a small amount of barely moist growing medium or sand. Seed directly on the soil surface, as seeds are small and daylight aids germination.
