Sheeps Bit. An annual or bi annual with narrow leaves and blue flowers in summer. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Jasione montana
An annual or bi annual with narrow leaves and blue flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Jasione |
|---|---|
| Species | montana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sheeps Bit |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Sandy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Biennial |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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