ROCK BELLS, GRASSY BELLS
Edraianthus tenuifolius
SKU: 2007-010
Description
Edraianthus is also known as Rock Bells or Grassy Bells. Edraianthus are native to mountain regions of the Balkan, including Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, and as far as Romania, Italy and Greece. They are perennial plants, with tufts of grassy leaves and fine bell-shaped flowers, usually blue. They are often used as ornamental plants in rock gardens.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 10cm, 4"
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. If germination has not begun, they may need a period of cold stratification. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
Description
Edraianthus is also known as Rock Bells or Grassy Bells. Edraianthus are native to mountain regions of the Balkan, including Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, and as far as Romania, Italy and Greece. They are perennial plants, with tufts of grassy leaves and fine bell-shaped flowers, usually blue. They are often used as ornamental plants in rock gardens.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 4-8
Height: 10cm, 4"
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 10
Germination: Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. Sow the seeds on the surface of a sterile seed-start mix, and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. If germination has not begun, they may need a period of cold stratification. Then cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 5-6 weeks. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold stratification period they are then brought back to room temperature for them to germinate. If possible, the best location for sowing in March, April and May, is in cold frame or a cold greenhouse where they will receive the cold period and fluctuating temperatures naturally.
