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Bluebells - Desert
The beautiful blue flowers will attract butterflies. Bluebells are excellent in wildflower plantings, rock gardens, and in containers. They bloom in the spring for 4 to 5 weeks. . The Bluebells luminous, upward-facing chalices glow in the spring garden The tough and easy Desert Bluebells laugh off the most inhospitable conditions. The 1 inch wide flowers are produced in clusters several inches across. Soils should be well drained and not excessively watered. Desert Bluebells prefer full sun in cool overcast regions and partial shade where summer heat and sun are intense. The Bluebells Desert, 'Phacelia campanularia', captures the magnificence of the desert wildflower show in your garden. Plant in early spring 3 to 4 weeks before the the average last frost date, and in mild climates, sow them in the fall. ... more
Grass - Blue Eyed The Grass Blue Eyed, 'Sisyrinchium bellum', is a delightful little Iris relative from the coast of California. The Blue Eyed Grass blooms in early spring through early summer. Plant them in full sun to light shade. Plant in the early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date or late summer/early fall. The Blue Eyed Grass is used in flower beds, cottage gardens, meadows, or rock gardens where it's self sowing habit and wandering ways are assets. |
