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Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride'
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride' plant details
Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride'
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Alkanet, Italian Alkanet
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 10"-15"
Width: 10"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Anchusa laxiflora, Borago laxiflora, Slender Borage
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - low
- dry in summer
aka Cape Forget Me Not, Summer Forget Me Not
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-15"
Width: 4"-8"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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