Anchusa officinalis
ALKANET, BUGLOSS
Boraginaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Anchusa officinalis
ALKANET, BUGLOSS
Boraginaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue or purple

Flowering Time: late spring to early autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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