Botanical Name: Anagallis arvensis Add
Common Name: Scarlet Pimpernel  
Plant photo of: Anagallis arvensis
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

 

Soil pH

 

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

Information by:
Photographer: Jennifer Chandler
  • Description

  • Notes

This annual trailing plant has a square stem that grows anywhere from 6 to 20" long with small, beautiful, scarlet flowers.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.