Moltkia petraea

Small semi-evergreen subshrub with showy blue-purple blooms in terminal clusters that emerge from pink buds. The leaves are gray-green and lance shaped. Native to the Balkan peninsula and member of the Borage family. Perfect for the crevice or rock garden.

  • Plant Patent: n/a
  • Container Size:
  • USDA Zone: 5-8
  • Height: 6-8”
  • Spread: 6-10”
  • Sun Exposure: full sun
  • Soil Moisture: dry to average, well-drained
  • Bloom Time: late spring to summer
  • Bloom Color: violet-blue
  • Foliage Color: green
  • US Native: no
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