Lindelofia longiflora

Plant Characteristics

Cultivation

Scientific Names
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Read about Lindelofia longiflora in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Lindelofia longiflora, Gurke (L. speciabilis, Lehm. Cynoglossum longiflorum, Benth.). Pilose: lvs. Oblong acuminate, the upper ones heart-shaped or clasping at the base: fls. deep blue; tube ¼ in long and lobes shorter. B.R. 26:50. J.H. III. 31:235. Var. afghanica, Hort., is offered, 1 ft., of spreading habit. G.W. 10, p. 90. — The species is variable, particularly in size of corolla. It usually grows about 2 ft., flowering freely in May and later. The racemes are about 6 in. long, and have 8-12 fls. The plant is likely to be winter-killed unless given a sheltered place, good drainage and winter covering. It is not fastidious as to soil. Easily prop, by division. It seeds freely and flowers the second year from seed. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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