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Common name mountain bluet Family asteraceae Life cycle perennial (Z3-8) Flowers purple-blue (spring-summer) Size 1-2' Light sun Cultural notes not fussy From seed self-seeds in our garden Lower-growing perennial cousin of the bachelor's button, with intricate electric-blue flowers in May. Drought-tolerant. We've always loved the plain species, and are delighted to try a new cultivar, Amethyst in Snow with white petals springing forth from a deep purple center, courtesy of a generous garden friend.

Amethyst in Snow

tucked into the perennial border

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: front perennial border, back yard island, side garden

One or more images of this plant are included in my stock photo catalog

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