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Intermediate
skill rating |
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0.4m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
per year |
Botanical name: Anchusa officinalis
Other names: Alkanet, Common bugloss, Common anchusa
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Genus: Anchusa
Species: A. officinalis - A. officinalis is an upright perennial with hairy, lance-shaped leaves, hairy stems, and deep purple to blue flowers with white centres in summer through early autumn
Anchusa officinalis is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Erect, Upright
Anchusa officinalis (Alkanet) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Wildlife, Gravel
Cultivation: Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Will perform best in dry, sandy sites.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Aspect: |
North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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