Green Alkanet
Pentaglottis sempervirens
Also listed as Anchusa sempervirens, Anchusa adami
Also known as Evergreen Alkanet, Evergreen Bugloss, Alkanet
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Green Alkanet is a vigorous evergreen perennial with rough, hairy foliage and bright blue forget-me-not-like flowers in spring. It spreads readily and is useful as a groundcover or filler in borders.
Why grow it
Green Alkanet offers reliable spring color with minimal maintenance once established, making it a practical alternative to shorter-lived bedding plants. Its dense, evergreen habit provides winter structure and suppresses weeds more effectively than many groundcovers. The plant tolerates poor soil and partial shade where fussier ornamentals struggle, though it lacks the refined appearance of higher-value border specimens.
Watch out for
Green Alkanet prefers well-drained soil and tolerates part shade to full sun, though it flowers most prolifically with adequate light. The plant's deep taproot makes it difficult to remove once established, so site placement should be considered carefully. In areas with high moisture or poor drainage, it may develop root rot issues despite its general hardiness.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Boraginaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Green Alkanet is a vigorous evergreen perennial with rough, hairy foliage and bright blue forget-me-not-like flowers in spring. It spreads readily and is useful as a groundcover or filler in borders.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Green Alkanet grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Green Alkanet offers reliable spring color with minimal maintenance once established, making it a practical alternative to shorter-lived bedding plants. Its dense, evergreen habit provides winter structure and suppresses weeds more effectively than many groundcovers. The plant tolerates poor soil and partial shade where fussier ornamentals struggle, though it lacks the refined appearance of higher-value border specimens.
Watch out for
Green Alkanet prefers well-drained soil and tolerates part shade to full sun, though it flowers most prolifically with adequate light. The plant's deep taproot makes it difficult to remove once established, so site placement should be considered carefully. In areas with high moisture or poor drainage, it may develop root rot issues despite its general hardiness.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Boraginaceae
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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