Garden and Flowers

This low-growing species originally came from Turkey. It grows to a maximum of 12 in in height and produces whorls of narrow leaves on lax stems. The small, delightfully fragrant lavender flowers appear in May and June, attracting a large number of insects. Asperula orientalis is modest and refined and therefore suitable for anyone who appreciates the beauty of small plants. They do very well in partial shade and are very suitable for cultivation in pots, provided they are not placed in full sun and the soil is never allowed to dry out. Sow directly in a pot or border in April-June. Seedlings are reasonably hardy, so it is also possible to sow in autumn.

Asperula orientalis (Blue woodruff, Oriental asperula; syn. Asperula azurea Jaub. & Spach) is a perennial plant of the family Rubiaceae. This plant is often used as an ornamental plant, and it is native to West Asia and Europe.