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Stickseed

Hackelia scaberrima var. angustata

Boraginaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Hackelia scaberrima var. angustata, known as stickseed, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium water. It grows to a height of 0.3–0.5 meters and blooms with blue and purple flowers from June to August. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 4–8 and thrives in loamy or peaty soil. It attracts pollinators and is not evergreen.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Peaty

Height

0.3–0.5 m

Spread

0.25–0.4 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

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