Rapidly growing in popularity in the U.S. the past few years, the very old (since 1582) favorite “Garden Auricula” is a gratifying, long lasting garden plant. And now the blue has been separated out-lucky for us! The flowers are flat and rounded and purple-blue w/ white centers and are borne on upright stems mid-late Spring. The leaves are smooth, oval and mid-green in rosettes. Tolerates full sun, but prefers shade/semi-shade. Rich loam is best ~ top dress with compost occasionally.