Leptosiphon
leptosiphon

- Height 4-6 in (10-15 cm)
- Planting distance 3-4 in (7.5-10 cm)
- Flowers early summer to early fall
- Ordinary well-drained soil
- Sunny site
- Hardy annual

Often classified as Linanthus grandiflorus or Gilia grandiflora, this plant is a gem by any name. Those who encounter the hybrids of this unjustly neglected annual are enchanted by them. The tiny flowers are scattered in profusion over the plant and come in a random collection of pink, red, orange, yellow, cream, and white. They appear from early summer to early fall on straight slender stems above finely divided deep green foliage, which forms mounds 4-6 in (10-15 cm) high. Use leptosiphon hybrids to edge borders or to cheer up earth-filled cracks in paving or small pockets of soil between rocks or stones. They are also suitable for growing in window boxes and other shallow containers. 'Stardust Hybrids Mixed' is the mixture most commonly sold in garden centers or found in mail-order catalogs.

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