petals. Anthers incumbent, 2-celled, bursting in front
to discharge the pollen. Germen woolly. Style
smooth and shining, purple, about the length of the
stamens. Stigma a simple blunt point, darker than
the style.
Our drawing of this perennial plant, was taken at
the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, where it continues in bloom
the greater part of the Summer, and is quite hardy,
requiring only to be planted in the open flower borders.
In a rich soil, it often attains to the height of
18 inches; in poorer soil, or in pots, it scarcely exceeds
afoot; it is a very proper plant for the adorning
of rock-work, and will also thrive in a shady situation.
It is nearly related to V. incana, with which it has
been often confounded, when in a weak state, but the
leaves of that are generally entire; when growing
strong, it is sometimes confounded with V. australis,
but the leaves of that are thicker, and much deeper
notched. It is readily increased by dividing it at the
root; or it may be raised from seeds, which ripen in
abundance.
1. Calyx, showing its unequal laciniae. 2. Corolla spread open, to show the
unequal segments. 3. The 2 stamens inserted in the, base of the corolla.
4. Germen terminated by the Style and small Stigma.