Vipers Bugloss. A native, bristly bi-annual with green, white hairy leaves. Dense spikes of open bell-shaped, purple in bud, violet-blue in flowers. Max Height 60cm to 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Frost hardy. Skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Echium vulgare
A native, bristly bi-annual with green, white hairy leaves. Dense spikes of open bell-shaped, purple in bud, violet-blue in flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Echium |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgare |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Vipers Bugloss |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm, 90cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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