English: Blue hawkweed; Narrow-leaved hawkweed.
Region: Southern Africa, South Africa and surrounding countries.
Habitat: prefers open, sunny areas, grasslands, meadows, road verges; thrives in well-drained soils; tolerates poor soil conditions.
Use: ornamental.
BotanyHerb; perennial; 30 to 90 cm tall.
Leaves: narrow, lanceolate; alternate; slightly hairy or smooth.
Inflorescence: small, composite flower heads
Flowers: blue or violet; blooms late spring to summer months.
Pollinators: bees and butterflies.