Botanical profile

Polemonium yezoense 'Bressingham Purple'

Latin name
Polemonium 'Bressingham Purple'
Common name
Greek Valerian 'Bressingham Purple'
Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae

Beautiful purple foliage that turns green in summer and returns to purplish hues in cooler temperatures. The cobalt blue flowers are held in terminal clusters above the foliage. It is a good choice for accompanying hostas and heucheras. Grows well in dense shade if the soil is cool.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May-July
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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