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    Anchusa azurea

    Anchusa azurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, known by the common names garden anchusa and Italian bugloss. This bristly herbaceous perennial may reach 1.5 m tall and 60 cm wide. It has straight lance-shaped leaves and petite tubular flowers about 15 millimeters across with five bright violet-blue petals. These flowers, which typically appear in May–July, are edible and attract bees. This species is native to Europe, western Asia, and eastern Maghreb. The genus name Anchusa comes from the Greek 'ankousa', which is the name of a root pigment once used for cosmetic purposes. Numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, including 'Dropmore', 'Feltham Pride', 'Little John', 'Loddon Royalist' and 'Opal'. In the US it is suitable for hardiness zones 3–8. It grows best in full sun with good drainage, and is drought tolerant once established. It may be susceptible to leafminer and powdery mildew.

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    North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

    https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu › plants › anchusa-azurea

    Anchusa azurea, also known as alkanet or Italian bugloss, is a short-lived perennial that produces bright blue flowers in loose clusters. It is native to Europe and Asia and can be grown in full sun or partial shade, but may self-seed and become weedy.
  4. gardeningchannel.com

    The anchusa azurea needs full sunlight, deadheading, structural support, and a supply of moist, but very well-draining soil. Perhaps due to this plant's tendency to die from rot if overwatered or if the soil doesn't drain to its liking, the anchusa has earned a somewhat misleading reputation for being fussy and rather hard to grow. ...
  5. rachelrabbitwhite.com

    Nov 2, 2023Learn how to grow and care for Anchusa, a perennial plant with azure blue flowers and drought tolerance. Find out the best location, planting time, watering, pruning, fertilizing, pest control, and propagation methods for Anchusa.
  6. whiteflowerfarm.com

    The brilliant blue flowers of Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' appear all summer on 3-5′ spikes. Their lance-shaped leaves grow 12-18″ long and are covered with coarse hairs. Plant amongst Shrub Roses for a stunning combination, or plant in groups for masses of intense blue blooms. These charming bloomers belong to the Forget-Me-Not family. They like a deep, well-drained soil, not too ...

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