Anchusa azurea
Pronunciation: An-kew-sa a-zewr-ee-a
Family: Boraginaceae
Common Name: Italian bugloss
Plant Type:
- perennial
Height to: 5'
Width to: 2'
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -30 to -40ºF ZONE 3
- -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- late spring
- early summer
Bloom Description: Bright blue
Soil Type: Rich, well drained
Propagation: Divide every 2 or 3 years, take root cuttings in early spring or grow from seed. These plants self-sow
Notes for Identification: These are short lived perennials that need to be cut back after flowering to encourage reblooming.
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Seed photo: 1
Located in: Seed Photos