Blue Angel German Catchfly is a charming heirloom flower that brings delicate beauty to spring and early summer gardens. This compact cultivar of Viscaria oculata grows just 12 inches tall and wide, making it perfect for edging beds, containers, or cottage garden arrangements. With blooms appearing 56 to 70 days from seed and flowering reliably from March through August in zones 4 to 8, it offers reliable color for nearly half the year. The plant thrives in full sun with moderate water, and its low-maintenance nature makes it accessible to gardeners of all skill levels.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-8
12in H x 12in W
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Moderate
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This heirloom variety germinates quickly, sprouting in just 7 to 14 days when surface-sown directly into cool spring soil. Despite its delicate appearance, Blue Angel German Catchfly shows impressive drought tolerance once established, though it performs best with about an inch of water per week during dry spells. Its compact 12-inch stature and equally modest spread make it an excellent choice for tight spaces, containers, or creating neat borders without requiring deadheading or fussy maintenance.
Blue Angel German Catchfly is grown as an ornamental flower, valued for its visual appeal in garden beds, borders, and container displays. Its compact growth habit and extended blooming season make it suitable for adding color to mixed plantings and cottage-style gardens throughout spring and summer.
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Direct sow in springtime into cool soil. Surface sow the seeds and press them into the soil; do not cover them. Expect germination in 7 to 14 days.
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