Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 40cm |
30cm | Min | 20cm |
2 months to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Patterson's Curse Overview
Originally from Southern Europe, North-Africa and southwest Asia this herbacious plant or weed has spread to many countries and is often seen as fields of purple in different environments. They grew too prolific and are often classified as a weed or invasive because it competes with grazing crops like lusern. It is poisonous (due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids) for cattle and horses.
How to harvest Patterson's Curse
Not usually
How to propagate Patterson's Curse
Seed
Selfseed easily to cover huge areas.
Cuttings
Propagate from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Other uses of Patterson's Curse
Bedding
