Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple'

Throat Flower

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Common Name:

Throat Flower

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

26°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Description

Lightly scented, purple colored blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This is a fantastic annual if grown outside its hardiness zone. Great in borders where a little height is desired.

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Blooming

Bears tubular, white or lavender, flowers during the summer. Blooms are borne solitary or in corymbs.

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Growth

Wood-based perennial. Grows best in full sun with some shade during the middle of the day. Some species are dwarfs, which work well in a rock garden or scree bed. Other cultivars are nice for a border. The flowers of Trachelium are suitable for cutting.

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Planting

Less hardy species should be propagated from the seed in early spring at 55-61°F (13-16°C), or "in situ". Hardy species should be sown when ripe in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate from softwood cuttings in summer.

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Pest

Aphids and spider mites.

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Interesting facts

Trachelium is native to the calcareous soils of the Mediterranean.

Throat Flower (Trachelium caeruleum 'Devotion Purple') - Soil and irrigation

Needs well-draining soil. T. asperuloides grows best in alkaline soil. If growing plants in an alpine house, use loam, leaf mold, and sharp sand in equal proportions as soil.