Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Frost Hardy
6a
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
1m | Max | 50cm |
50cm | Min | 10cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance


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Viper's Bugloss Overview
Echium vulgare is a bristly, upright biennial plant from the Boraginaceae family. It produces narrow, hairy leaves with toothed edges and dense spikes of pretty violet-blue flowers. They are arranged in coiled clusters and the flowers open from pink-purple buds. Commonly known by the names Viper's Bugloss and Blueweed, amongst others, this plant is also sometimes misnamed as Echium vulgaris. This species is part of the Royal Horticultural Society “Plants for Pollinators” initiative to showcase plants which support pollinator populations by providing ample amounts of nectar and/ or pollen. A great choice for encouraging pollinating insect wildlife into your garden!
Common problems with Viper's Bugloss
How to propagate Viper's Bugloss
Seed
Sow direct
Special features of Viper's Bugloss
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Viper's Bugloss
Suits a wildlife friendly garden/meadow and coastal cliffs, sand dunes and shingle locations as well as road/rail sides.
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Hardy and delightful, these plants will cope with the salt laden winds a coastal garden experiences.
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