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Polemonium caeruleum

Family Polemoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Polemonium caeruleum (Greek valerian) yields showy and medium blue blossoms during mid spring to late spring. This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Polemonium caeruleum . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Polemonium caeruleum (Greek valerian) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.