The blue pimpernel, Anagallis monellii, is a new bedding, container, and hanging basket plant due to its blue flower coloration. Historically, this has been a seed crop, although newer cultivars are vegetatively propagated. A gametophytic self incompatibility is found within this species, although at least two related species at self-compatible. Current breeding objectives include a compact
... [Show full abstract] growth habit and shortened internodes. Other flower colors can be found in the species, which are gaining in popularity.