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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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.