Anagallis arvensis ssp. foemina

Poorman's weatherglass

Previous scientific name(s):Anagallis arvensis ssp. foemina : Anagallis caerulea : Anagallis foemina

Low to moderate water requirements; full sun to partial shade. Blue flowers bloom March to July, close in cloudy weather and open when sunny. Annual, prolific bloomer found in open disturbed areas along roadsides at low elevations.

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Group Dicot
US Native Introduced
Life Form Annual Biennial
Plant Type Forb
Active Growth Period
Bloom Season Spring
Mature Height (feet) 0
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Green
Fertility Needs Low
Toxicity
Fine Soil (adapted) No
Medium Soil (adapted) Yes
Coarse Soil (adapted) No
Salinity Tolerance
Shade Tolerance Intermediate
Moisture Requirements Medium
Fire Resistant No
Fire Tolerance
Seed Period Start Spring
Seed Period End Fall
Seed / lb 544000
Seedling Vigor
Palatable (browser)
Palatable (grazer)