Blue Woodruff is a charming heirloom flower that brings delicate, sky-blue blooms to the garden from early summer through fall. This compact annual grows just 12 inches tall and flowers within 70 days from seed, making it perfect for gardeners in zones 4-8 who want reliable color without a long wait. Native to the Mediterranean region, Asperula orientalis has been cultivated for centuries and rewards gardeners with abundant blooms that attract pollinators throughout the season.
Full Sun
High
4-8
12in H x 8in W
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Moderate
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Blue Woodruff produces masses of tiny, fragrant flowers in a soft periwinkle blue that seems almost luminous in morning light. The plant stays low and tidy at 12 inches, spreading just 8 inches across, so it tucks neatly into containers, borders, or cottage garden drifts. It flowers generously from June through November in the right climate, and bees and butterflies find it irresistible. Unlike many delicate-looking flowers, it's remarkably resilient and free of major pest and disease problems.
Blue Woodruff is grown primarily as an ornamental flower. Its delicate blooms are prized for cottage gardens, border plantings, and container displays where their soft color and long bloom season provide consistent garden interest.
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Sow Blue Woodruff directly outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Surface sow the seeds and keep the soil consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 7-21 days.
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