How to Grow and Care for Trachelium

Trachelium thrives in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure it gets plenty of indirect sunlight for optimal growth. Special care points include diligently deadheading spent blooms to promote continuous flowering and monitoring for aphid infestations, which trachelium can be prone to.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Trachelium

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	9-13

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Types of Trachelium

Blue throatwort

Blue throatwort is a perennial with dense clusters of purple flowers. It can be grown as an annual in cooler climates when seeds are started in a cold frame. Cultivars of this plant are available in other colors, such as pink, red, or white.

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