Echium vulgare
Viper's Bugloss
Flower Color
Description
A bushy, erect biennial to 90cm tall, with lance-shaped, bristly-hairy leaves, and dense cylindrical spikes of bell-shaped violet-blue flowers in early summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.7 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
CoastalCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenMediterranean climate plantsWildflower meadowWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 6cmP059010V0009Z00010 | €2.35 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.