Trachelium caeruleum ''Lake Michigan Blue''
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Trachelium varieties are wonderful perennials and are highly sought after as a cut flower. Light, elegant foliage is topped with the most beautiful dome-shaped flower-heads of crowded tiny tubular flowers. 'Lake Michigan Blue' is a lovely mid-blue/mauve, flowering for a long period of time from early/mid-Spring, especially if picked regularly. Bees and butterflies love it! Full sun or partial shade with some protection from frosts. 75cm x 40cm approximately.