General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Fire Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Layering: eyowv edotheasDr tye teirrve i
Stolons and runners
Crowns
Pollinators: Hoverflies
Flies
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Common names
  • Italian Bugloss
  • Italian Alkanet
  • Summer Forget-Me-Not
  • Wild Bugloss
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