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Green Alkanet

Green Alkanet

Pentaglottis sempervirens

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 10b

Green Alkanet is a vigorous evergreen perennial with rough, hairy foliage and bright blue forget-me-not-like flowers in spring. It spreads readily and is useful as a groundcover or filler in borders.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 5aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Mediterranean

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatorpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with