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Catananche caerulea 'Alba'
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This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.1.5.8

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants preferring a dry and sunny place, sometimes in brick walls.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : non-suckering mostly grey or silvery-gray plants.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Suitable for cut-flowers.

Color : wit

Flowering period : june - september

Size approx. : 60 cm.

Family : Asteraceae


© first picture : ngoosen.fotki.com, Mrs. Nora Goosen, Leiden, Netherlands

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Rammekenshof, Ritthem

© picture 3 : Marlien van der Linden, location picture : tuin Leon Jansen en Ton van Wijnvliet

© picture 4 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Rammekenshof, Ritthem

© picture 5 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : Stinzentuin Maarsenbroek