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Jasionelaevis

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Jasione (jas-ee-OH-nee)
Species
laevis (LEE-viss)
Synonym
Jasione perennis
Jasione montana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Milford, New Jersey

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New Milford, NJ | January 2008 | neutral

Overall, this is a pretty easygoing plant. It's relatively low, maybe 12"-15", and gets shaded by surrounding taller plants, which get m...Read More

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North Aurora, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | negative

I have had this in my garden for 2 years and it has not grown or bloomed. I have it in sun-part shade. I am really anxious to hear from s...Read More

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