14th December - Wahlenbergia gracilenta - Annual Bluebell

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Description:
Keys out as Wahlenbergia gracilenta but has very few 5-ptalled flowers. About half the plants have 3-petalled flowers. About half have 4-petalled flowers. Occassionally a plant has 5-petalled flowers.

Flowering:
Flowers October - November.

Threats:
Being overgrown by more vigorous species

Management:
A fairly delicate species. Would resent competition.