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.
Category: Bi-annuals
Additional information
Generic | Echium |
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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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