Collinsia heterophylla - Chinese Houses. Member of the figwort family, This is a showy annual herb, having an upright stalk bearing 2 types of leaves on each plant: one smooth edged and the other being small toothed. The clusters of blue-lavender flowers grow stacking in wide spread circles around the stalk in upright columns resembling a Chinese pagoda, and the entire plant is sometimes covered with a soft fuzz. Bloom time is from February to may. It is easy to maintain, fast grower, and prolific self-seeder. It is definitely a unique and beautiful flower that would enhance any garden. The two-toned whorls of blooms are quite impressive when planted in masses. Pollinators will frequent these blooms quite often.
 
          40+ seed per pack       
 
Planting Zone:  2 - 11
 
Full Sun / Partial Shade
 
Plant Height: 1 foot - 2 Feet
 
Plant Width:  1 foot – 2 feet
 
Attracts Butterflies , Moths, Bees, and other beneficial pollinators
 
Cold tolerant
 
Deer and Rabbit resistant
 
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