Phyteuma nigrum - P9

Description
The Schwarze Teufelskralle (Phyteuma nigrum) is an upright perennial that forms purple-black, tubular flowers arranged in spikes from May to June. Its narrow leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Schwarze Teufelskralle is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Schwarze Teufelskralle are medium green, narrow.

Frost hardiness
The Schwarze Teufelskralle has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Phyteuma nigrum forms tubular, purple-black flowers arranged in spikes from May.

Use
Perennial border, natural garden, bee pasture, woodland edge, rock garden

Root
Phyteuma nigrum is a taproot.