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Trachelium caeruleum (Throatwort)

Blue Throatwort, Throatwort


Tough and undemanding, Trachelium caeruleum (Throatwort) is an upright perennial, often grown as an annual, forming a clump of stems clothed with sharply toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Blooming over a long summer season, small, slightly fragrant, violet-blue flowers held in large domed clusters, 6 in. across (15 cm), appear above the foliage. Rich in nectar, they attract birds and butterflies to the garden and make good cut flowers. Evergreen in mild winter climates.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 24-36 in. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Water freely in dry weather.
  • Perfect addition to beds and borders, wall-side borders, cottage gardens, city gardens or containers.
  • Generally pest and disease free.
  • Remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after flowering.
  • Propagate by seed sown at 60ºF (16ºC) in spring.
  • Native to the Mediterranean region.

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 – 13
Heat Zones 1 – 12
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spacing 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 – 13
Heat Zones 1 – 12
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spacing 30" – 36" (75cm – 90cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage

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