Atocion armeria (L.) Raf.

Height

Atocion armeria (L.) Raf. grows to a height of 20 to 70 centimetres, which equals 8 to 27 and one half inches.

Leaf Characteristics

It produces numerous smooth leaves that are 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) long, with shapes ranging from elliptic to oval or narrowly oval.

Blooming Season (British Isles)

In the British Isles, its blooming season runs from June to October.

Flower Clusters

Flower clusters of pink or lavender blooms grow at stem tips, and these clusters can be either somewhat open or quite compact.

Stem Characteristics

Its stems are either hairless (glabrous) or slightly hairy, and they have sticky patches, most notably just below the flower clusters.

Native Range and Habitat

This species is native to Europe, where it grows in roadsides and weedy locations.

Introduced Range Status

It has been introduced to North America, where it has escaped cultivation and established as an invasive species.

Plant Type and Hardiness

It is a perennial plant suited to USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 8.