Anchusa capensis

Also Known As

Cape Forget Me Not
Summer Forget Me Not

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 8"-15"
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Anchusa capensis plant details

Anchusa capensis is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - 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 capensis

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anchusa capensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Trim evergreen rosettes produce a bounty of dazzling cobalt-blue flowers with fetching white eyes throughout the garden season. This will naturalize with moderate self-sowing in many border situations, filling blank corners of the border with luminous twilight blue. Also grows in amended sandy or clay soils.

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How to Grow Anchusa capensis

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - 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
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen