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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Coarse, hairy light green leaves on upright stems…sprays of deep true blue, bell shaped flowers late spring to early summer draw ‘ohs and ahs’ from our customers! Often a short lived perennial, but usually reseeds, 2 ft tall and about 18” wide. Attract

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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