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Anchusa leptophylla (Bugloss)
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anchusa leptophylla
Other names
Bugloss, Anchusa, Anchusa leptophylla subsp. incana, Anchusa angustissima
Genus
Anchusa Anchusa
Species
A. leptophylla - A. leptophylla is an upright, clump-forming, branching, herbaceous perennial, sometimes short-lived, with loose rosettes of narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and bright blue flowers with white eyes in summer.
Anchusa leptophylla is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf-mining sawflies Leaf-mining sawflies
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. Cut back after flowering to encourage overwintering basal rosettes.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Anchusa leptophylla (Bugloss) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Cottage/Informal, City, Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Add to salads
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates partial shade. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anchusa leptophylla
Other names
Bugloss, Anchusa, Anchusa leptophylla subsp. incana, Anchusa angustissima
Genus
Anchusa Anchusa
Species
A. leptophylla - A. leptophylla is an upright, clump-forming, branching, herbaceous perennial, sometimes short-lived, with loose rosettes of narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and bright blue flowers with white eyes in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. Cut back after flowering to encourage overwintering basal rosettes.
Propagation methods
Root cuttings, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Anchusa leptophylla (Bugloss) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Cottage/Informal, City, Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Add to salads
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates partial shade. Dislikes winter wet.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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