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

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 7b
Flower Color:Blue
Flower Size:2"-3"
Flower Time:Late fall or early winter
Other
Suitable Locations:Terrariums
Uses:Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant:Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Deer Resistant
Gophers/Voles
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods:Crowns
Pollinators:Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Miscellaneous:Thorned
Conservation status:Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Comments:
Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on May 4, 2012 7:26 AM

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