Fama Deep Blue pincushion flower
Lomelosia songarica 'Fama Deep Blue'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Fama Deep Blue' pincushion flower (Lomelosia songarica 'Fama Deep Blue') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It sits low on the menu for deer. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies. It also handles dry spells well.
Pairs well with Brookside crane's-bill, Lady's mantle, and Happy Returns daylily.