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    Anchusa officinalis

    Also Known As

    • Anchusa officianalis
    • Alkanet
    • Common Bugloss

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Anchusa officinalis plant details

    Anchusa officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Anchusa officinalis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Anchusa officinalis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Okay, confession: I'm a sucker for anything with blue flowers. And this has got 'em, a deep, bright electric blue that is impossible to photograph accurately. Absolutely gorgeous. Plants reach about 2 feet in height with long, narrow, coarse hairy leaves. Zone 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Anchusa officinalis plant

    How to Grow Anchusa officinalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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