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Lactuca Plumieri Flower Seeds - Alpine Flower Seeds for Garden

Lactuca Plumieri Flower Seeds - Alpine Flower Seeds for Garden

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in spring in well-drained garden soil or seed trays.


Lightly cover seeds with fine soil or grit to their own depth.


Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for abundant flowering.


Water once established sparingly; prefers well-drained soils.


Avoid heavy irrigation to prevent root issues.

Tips

Ideal for rock gardens and sunny borders.


Combine with other tall perennials for layered effect.


Deadhead spent flowers to keep tidy.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Glossy green

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Lactuca Plumieri Flower Seeds - Alpine Flower Seeds for Garden

Lactuca plumieri, also known as the blue sowthistle or Cicerbita plumieri, is a hardy perennial in the daisy family. It produces tall, erect stems and glossy foliage that resemble lettuce leaves, topped with delicate lilac-blue, dandelion-like flowers in summer. Native to temperate regions of Europe, this ornamental plant performs best in sunny garden sites with well-drained soil and adds striking height and color to perennial borders and rock gardens

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

120–150 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones 4–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow or light cover

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Sunny, well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Alpine Blue Sowthistle different from garden lettuce?

Although related botanically, it is primarily grown as an ornamental perennial rather than a salad crop.

Can this plant be used in alpine-style gardens?

Yes. It blends naturally with rock gardens and cool-climate perennial plantings.

Which plants pair well with Alpine Blue Sowthistle?

Campanulas, saxifrages, alpine asters, dwarf grasses, and sedums complement its appearance.

Do blue flowers stand out among silver foliage?

Yes. Blue blooms create attractive contrast with gray and silver-leaved companion plants.

Can it provide height without dominating a border?

Yes. Its upright habit adds vertical interest while blending with surrounding perennials.

Do the flowers support pollinators?

The blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.