Succisa pratensis - P11

Description
The Blue buttons (Succisa pratensis) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces purple-coloured flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Blue buttons is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blue buttons are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Blue buttons has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

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
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to retract.

Flower
Succisa pratensis forms purple-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Bee pasture, perennial border