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viper's-bugloss
Echium vulgare
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A showy biennial or short-lived perennial with bristly stems and vibrant blue, purple, pink, or white flowers that attract pollinators. Thrives in dry, rocky sites and self-seeds readily.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean and Central Asia
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation