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Anagallis arvensis

Scarlet Pimpernel

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Jennifer Chandler

 

Description

This annual trailing plant has a square stem that grows anywhere from 6 to 20" long with small, beautiful, scarlet flowers.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

With Rocks

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.