blue pimpernel
Lysimachia collina
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom color
- Gentian blue with small red center
Garden uses
Notes
Blue pimpernel (Lysimachia collina) is a perennial for annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Its gentian blue flowers have a small red center. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches, so it makes a low, spreading mat. It comes from the Mediterranean Region.
Pairs well with Lion's tail, Lemon verbena, Olive, and Lemongrass.
Native range
Mediterranean Region.