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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Distribution
Echium plantagineum (E. lycopsis)
purple viper's bugloss
Flower Colors
Description
A hairy-leaved, rosette-forming annual or biennial to 75cm, often seen growing wild in south west England. In summer it produces funnel-shaped, purple flowers; these emerge from pink buds
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs