Wulfenia x schwarzii

Evergreen Perennial

"Obscure perennial hybrid that has yielded a wonderful perennial. Evergreen rosettes of fleshy scalloped green leaves look good year round. From February to June (yep.) 10″ spikes are covered in violet blue tubular flowers. The display is continuous for months. Part shade in rich, well drained soil with regular summer water. Mass for a stunning effect for months. A natural for PNW woodlands. Cold hardy and easy to grow. Not bothered by slugs or snails. Excellent perennial that has amazed us with its long, uninterrupted bloom period which is continuously showy with no intervention from the gardener. Mix with spring blooming perennials. Mine makes its life with regular old wild Primula vulgaris. I love the soft yellow flowers paired with this violet-blue hue. Easy, showy, and carefree perennial. This plant has everything needed for greatness. Too bad its so obscure. We intend to change that."—Courtesy Xera Plants

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Part Sun, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average, Regular / Even

Description

Size: 10 - 16 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: Blue, Purple / Violet
Bloom Season: Apr, Feb, Jun, Mar, May, Spring, Summer
Flower Shape: Spike /Spire

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Edging, Groundcover, Massed, Mixed Border, Small Gardens

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role: front of border
Plant Behavior: Clumping
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Perfect Partners

Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' | Golden Japanese Forest Grass
Hosta 'Halcyon' | Halcyon Hosta