Product Description
Overview
Blue Pimpernel (Anagallis monelli), often called the “Poor Man’s Weatherglass,” is a charming flowering plant known for its striking sky-blue petals and compact growth habit. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or containers, this variety brightens up any space with continuous blooms from spring to fall.
Key Features
- Produces beautiful sky-blue, star-shaped flowers.
- Compact and bushy plant ideal for small spaces.
- Non-GMO seeds with high germination rates.
- Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
- Blooms continuously through warm months.
- Great for pots, borders, and rock gardens.
Specifications
- Common Name: Blue Pimpernel / Anagallis
- Scientific Name: Anagallis monelli
- Plant Type: Annual / Perennial (in warm zones)
- Flower Color: Bright Blue
- Blooming Season: Spring to Fall
- Height: 6–10 inches
- Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (USDA)
- Germination Time: 14–21 days
- Germination Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Special Feature: Continuous blooms, pollinator-friendly, compact habit
Planting & Growing Guide
- Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost.
- Use well-draining soil and sow seeds lightly on the surface.
- Press gently and mist to keep soil moist.
- Provide bright sunlight and warm temperatures for best germination.
- Transplant seedlings when 2–3 inches tall.
- Space plants 8–12 inches apart in sunny locations.
- Water moderately and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
