Jasione is a relatively easy plant to care for, thriving in well-draining soil and requiring moderate watering – ensuring the soil slightly dries out between waterings. Special care points include placing jasione in a location with plenty of sunlight and protecting it from frost during cold months. Regular deadheading can also encourage fuller blooms and extend the flowering period.
Watering schedule: Every week
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
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Sheep's-bit (Jasione montana) was introduced to North America from Europe and Asia. It is commonly found on moors and clifftops near the sea, where it can resist strong winds. The plants can colonize large areas, forming a blue carpet when in bloom.
Jasione perennis (Jasione laevis) is a popular ornamental plant that is prized for its ball-shaped blue or purple blossoms. It is a low-growing species that is best suited to the edges of borders or rock gardens, especially when grown with complimentary plants such as heathers.
Dwarf sheep's-bit (Jasione crispa) has attractive purple flowers that are full of nectar so they attract pollinating insects including bees and butterflies. Dwarf sheep's-bit gets its name from its small stature and its popularity as a forage plant for sheep. This plant is in decline in England, partly due to the loss of heath habitats.
Jasione maritima is a coastal herbaceous perennial known for its compact, cushion-like clusters of green foliage. It flaunts heads of blue-violet flowers that resemble pin cushions, blooming in the embrace of summer breezes. Thriving in sandy soils, jasione maritima's root system is adapted to resist harsh winds and saline mists, hallmarking its resilience along sea cliff habitats.
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