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Description
Wahlenbergia Pygmaea, commonly known as Pygmy Bluebell, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Campanulaceae family. This plant is native to Australia and is found in the alpine and subalpine regions of Victoria and New South Wales. It has a compact growth habit and produces delicate, blue, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Wahlenbergia |
Appearance
Pygmy Bluebell is a small plant that can reach up to 10 cm in height and 20 cm in width. It has a dense rosette of leaves that are lance-shaped and grow up to 2 cm long. The flowers are blue, bell-shaped, and grow up to 1 cm in length. They bloom from spring to summer and are held on slender stems that rise above the foliage.
Care Guide
Pygmy Bluebell is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care. Here are some tips:
- Water: Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. This plant prefers moist but well-drained soil.
- Fertilization: Fertilize once a year with a slow-release fertilizer in spring.
- Soil: Plant Pygmy Bluebell in well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter.
- Sunlight: This plant prefers partial shade to full sun.
- Hardiness Zones: Pygmy Bluebell is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Pygmy Bluebell is generally pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly draining soil.
Habitat
Pygmy Bluebell is found in the alpine and subalpine regions of Victoria and New South Wales in Australia. It grows in rocky and gravelly soils in open or lightly shaded areas.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Pygmy Bluebell suitable for container gardening?
A: Yes, Pygmy Bluebell can be grown in containers as long as they are well-draining and the plant is not overwatered.
Q: How often should Pygmy Bluebell be fertilized?
A: Pygmy Bluebell should be fertilized once a year with a slow-release fertilizer in spring.
Q: What is the blooming period of Pygmy Bluebell?
A: Pygmy Bluebell blooms from spring to summer.
Q: What is the hardiness zone of Pygmy Bluebell?
A: Pygmy Bluebell is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Related Plants
- Wahlenbergia gloriosa
- Wahlenbergia luteola
- Wahlenbergia marginata
- Wahlenbergia stricta
References
- “Wahlenbergia pygmaea (Bluebell)” Australian Plants Online. Accessed 16 August 2021. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/wahlenbergia-pygmaea.html
- “Wahlenbergia pygmaea” Australian Native Plants Society. Accessed 16 August 2021. https://www.anpsa.org.au/w-pyg.html
- “Wahlenbergia pygmaea (Pygmy Bluebell)” PlantNet. Accessed 16 August 2021. https://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Wahlenbergia~pygmaea
