Jasione montana - P11

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Sheep's bit are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Sheep's bit has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rosette-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
The blue, ball-shaped flowers appear from June to August.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, herbaceous border