Anagallis arvensis
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
Primulaceae-Myrsinaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 6-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, Russia, UK, Atlantic Islands, North Africa, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, Himalayas, China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Anagallis arabica, A. carnea, A. hadidii, A. indica, A. jacquemontii, A. latifolia, A. mas, A. orientalis, A. parviflora, A. phoenicea, A. pulchella, A. punctifolia, A. repens, A. verticillata

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Anagallis arvensis
SCARLET PIMPERNEL
Primulaceae-Myrsinaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 6-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange, red or blue

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: easy



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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