Lomelosia deserticola

Caprifoliaceae

Perennial

Ornamental

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Lomelosia deserticola is a perennial in the Caprifoliaceae family, suitable for USDA zones 5–9. It prefers full sun and low water conditions, growing to a height of 0.3–0.6 meters. This ornamental plant thrives in sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and blooms pink and purple flowers in June, July, and August. It attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.3–0.6 m

Spread

0.3–0.5 m

Zones

5–9

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full sun.
Water: Low water requirement.
Soil: Prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil.
Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5–9.
Height: 0.3–0.6 meters.
Blooms: Pink and purple flowers in June, July, and August.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.

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