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Venus's Looking Glass
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Venus's Looking Glass

Legousia pentagonia
A popular flower way back in the 18th century, this beguiling small flower is now harder and harder to find. The legend goes that Venus lost a mirror that reflected only beauty. A shepherd found it and became enthralled, resisting Cupid's attempts to grasp it until it fell and shattered into shards, each piece becoming a flower. Venus's looking glass reflects a starry flower of violet with a white center and a ring of blue, blooming abundantly in cooler summer areas and a spring treat elsewhere.
SKU #S662
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
525
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
6-12" h x 6" w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Blue with white center
Features
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Not recommended.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in earliest spring and again in late June in cooler gardens for a second bloom in autumn; fall to winter in mild winter areas, zones 8-10.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
A rare gem for garden edges and containers, Venus's looking glass has starry blue-violet flowers that close upon the threat of rain and twirl open again in the sun. It performs best in the cool spring to early summer weather or, in warm winter areas, in fall. Sow twice a season to extend the bloom.
Final Spacing:
3-4"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
About 1" per week, more during especially hot/dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH levels.
Fertilizer:
If soil is poor, mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
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