Also known as alkanet, this European wildflower is very popular with bees. Grows to 90cm tall and 45cm across in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soils. Produces wonderful deep blue flowers from June to August.
Common Bugloss / Anchusa officinalis
£3.60Price
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Position: Flower border
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Biennial (flowers in its second year and then dies)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)