8-12 inches tall mound with an 18-24 inches
spread.
The tubular, creamy yellow flower is subtended
by a 5 lobed, bristly calyx. The flower is
˝-1 inch long and the corolla is 2 or 3 times
longer than the calyx. Flowers are arranged in a
scorpioid, racemose cyme.
Late spring to early summer
The alternate leaves are mainly basal. Leaves
are ovate, up to 4 inches long, with a long,
grooved petiole. The leaves are covered with a
bristle-like pubescence and have a ciliate
margin. The pubescence creates a very scabrous
leaf texture.
'Blaue Glocken' - Pure blue flowers
'Goldsmith' - Creamy-white flowers and yellowish
leaves.
'Hidcote Blue' - Soft blue flowers which fade to
white. From
Hidcote Manor in
England.
'Hidcote Pink' - Pink flowers fading to cream.
'Variegatum' - This selection has bold cream-edged
margins. It was introduced by
Eric Smith of England.
