laurentia

Lithotoma axillaris

AnnualCampanulaceae

MBG Plant of Merit 2005

laurentia
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
Bloom color
Light blue to purple blue

Garden uses

Annual bed

Notes

Laurentia (Lithotoma axillaris) is an annual for annual beds. This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 9 to 12 inches wide. The flowers are light blue to purple blue, which gives the bed a cool, calm color. Its low, spreading habit suits the front of a sunny bed. You can plant it beside taller annuals that also enjoy full sun.

Pairs well with Blue daisy, Button flower, Profusion zinnia, and Lantana.

Native range

Australia.