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Plant: Fringed Puccoon - Lithospermum incisum

About PlantsPlants are grown in commercial potting soil in round pots that are 2.5" in diameter and 5" in depth. The plants are started outdoors and transplanted into pots.

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Plants are only available for pickup in Topeka, KS by appointment. I do not ship potted plants. You can also find me at the Lawrence farmers market on Saturdays (7am-11am); or the Topeka Library Market on Mondays (7:30am-11:30am).

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Synonym

narrow-leaf gromwell

Family

Borage - Boraginaceae

Fringed Puccoon

Description

One of the prettiest wildflowers of the prairie. Puccoon is an Indian term for dye plant. The roots can be used as a natural dye. The pretty little yellow flowers have a fringed edge. Does not tolerate much competition. Perfect in a flower bed or a rock garden. Bees love this plant and any others in the Borage family.

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Herb
Longevity:
Perennial
Mature Height:
0.8'
Mature Width:
1.0'
Flower Color:
Yellow
Sun Requirement:
Full Sun to
Water Requirement:
Drained to Dry

Companion Plants

Fringed PuccoonPlains Larkspur
Delphinium virescens
 
Fringed PuccoonLarge-flower beardtongue
Penstemon grandiflorus