Throatwort
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Throatwort
Trachelium caeruleum
Throatwort is a beautiful flower with bright blue petals. It loves to grow in sunny places and can attract butterflies and bees, making it a favorite in gardens.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Throatwort has airy clusters of tiny, star-shaped blue-purple flowers that form a delicate, cloud-like dome. Its slender stems hold the vibrant blooms high, creating a unique display compared to other garden flowers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyCampanulaceaeGenusTrachelium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each 'flower' head is actually a tiny universe of up to 100 individual star-like blooms!
It's a favorite of florists who use its delicate clusters to add a 'cloud' effect to bouquets!
Its common name, Throatwort, comes from its historical use in remedies for throat ailments.
Throatwort is also known as 'Blue Thimble Flower' because of its unique shape and color.
Special abilities
Ability
Scented Invitation
Throatwort has a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance that helps it attract buzzing bees and butterflies from afar to pollinate its flowers.
Ability
Cloud Bloom
Throatwort can produce hundreds of tiny flowers in one large cluster, helping it create a huge visual target for pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
sips nectar from the tiny blooms
Traits
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult, as some plants can be delicate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Throatwort?
30-60 cm
How wide does Throatwort spread?
30-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Throatwort?
0.5-1 cm
When does Throatwort bloom?
Summer to Fall
Is Throatwort edible?
No
Is Throatwort toxic?
None
What is Throatwort's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Throatwort pollinated?
Insect
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