General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Wet
Soil pH Preferences: Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Year Round
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Flood Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem: oivtrerrv eeey otewaD yh etdsi
Pollinators: Water
Midges
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

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