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Triodanis perfoliata

 
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Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Triodanis (try-oh-DAY-nis) (Info)
Species: perfoliata (per-foh-lee-AY-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Specularia perfoliata

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Category:
Annuals

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive CaptMicha On Jun 20, 2005, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:

Venus' Looking-glass is a delightful little plant that I occassionally find in neglected parts of the yard.

It has compact little growth and bright blue/purple flowers.

I haven't found it to be very invasive but it does have to compete with some very invasive weeds, that might be saying something.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Brunswick, Georgia
Benton, Kentucky
Brookeville, Maryland
Blue Springs, Missouri
Neptune, New Jersey
Charleston, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
Helotes, Texas
San Antonio, Texas



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