Propagation
Surface sow fresh seeds when ripe (early spring) in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 19ş to 24ş C. (66ş to 77ş F). Germination takes from 1 to 3 months. Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle and plant out after all risk of frost has passed.

Division of offsets in early spring and place in a moist sandy media until roots appear.


Botanic information
Leaf: The thin textured mid green leaves are oblong to oblanceolate with an obtuse apex and the underside is mealy-white.

Flower: The salverform to campanulate flowers are purple with a yellow eye. They are arranged in a spherical umbel that is held above the foliage on a long scape that is covered in fine hairs. They appear from late spring to early summer.

Fruit: The small capsule has 5-10 valves and the seeds are very small. It will easily self-sow and may become weedy.

Note
Care should be taken when handling the plant as it may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. The seeds are poisonous if ingested.