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Beginner
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0.5m
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1m
max. height |
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1-2 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Echium vulgare
Other names: Viper's bugloss, Viper's herb, North American blueweed, Snake flower, Viper's grass, Blueweed, Bugloss, Cat's tail, Adderwort, Blue devil, Blue thistle
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Genus: Echium
Species: E. vulgare - E. vulgare is a biennial that produces spikes of blue bell-shaped flowers in summer.
Echium vulgare is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Erect
Toxicity: Severe discomfort may result if any part of the plant is ingested. Foliage may cause skin irritation.
Plant with:
Fritillaria imperialis (Crown imperial), Fritillaria 'Rubra Major' (Crown imperial 'Rubra Major')
Echium vulgare (Viper's bugloss) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Wildflower
Cultivation: Sow seeds in-situ in spring or under glass. Echiums need to grow in full sun in free-draining soil. They may be left to self-seed after flowering if desired.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
According to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, Viper's bugloss is perhaps the very best plant to attract bumblebees to your garden. Much loved by almost all species, and it looks great too. It flowers from June-August.
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- Posted: Thu. 9th July 2009 09:59
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