Italian Bugloss (Anchusa azurea)
Garden Anchusa (Anchusa azurea) is a vibrant perennial herb known for its intense blue flowers. It grows up to 1.5 m tall, attracting pollinators to cottage gardens and b
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Temperature
Tolerates temperate climates, hardy in zones 3-8.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in spring, especially in poor soils.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
Prefers full sun for best blooms
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
During active growth
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
Tolerates temperate climates, hardy in zones 3-8.
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures
Outdoor
Light feeding in spring, especially in poor soils.
Balanced granular or compost
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.9-1.5 m
Spread
0.6-0.9 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, lanceolate
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBoraginales
- familyBoraginaceae
- genusAnchusa
- speciesAnchusa azurea
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Edible
No
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion in large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Contact with foliage may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.