Anchusa azurea is a tall perennial and one of the few flowering plants that produce truly blue blooms. Flowers with buds that start out a light pinkish-lavender eventually turn to a vibrant and pronounced blue shade.

The genus Anchusa belongs to the borage family (Boraginaceae). It includes about 35 species [ 2 ] found growing in Europe, North Africa, South Africa and Western Asia. They are introduced in the United States.

Anchusa azurea, or Alkanet, is a flowering, bristly, short-lived, perennial. In its native Europe, it is often found on the sides of arable fields, waste places, roadsides and stony hills. The small, bright blue flowers of Alkanet are borne in loose clusters or cymes from late spring to mid-summer.

Anchusa azurea also called Cape bugloss is a perennial spreading plant 3 to 5 feet (.9-1.5m) tall; clusters of bright blue blossoms; blooms in summer and fall. Cultivars include ‘Dropmore’ a compact plant that has deep blue flowers, and ‘Loddon Royalist’ grows …

Nov 21, 2023 · Plant Characteristics: Anchusa is distinguished by its vivid blue flowers and bristly foliage, adding a striking splash of color to gardens. Its tall, upright growth habit makes it an excellent backdrop for shorter plants. Ideal Growing Conditions: Thrives in …

Highly popular since its introduction 50 years ago, Anchusa azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’ (Italian Bugloss) is a biennial or short-lived perennial boasting loose clusters of tiny rich gentian-blue flowers, resembling those of forget-me-nots.

Anchusa azurea, commonly known as alkanet or Italian bugloss, is a coarse, hairy, spring-blooming, clump-forming, short-lived perennial of the borage family that typically grows to 3-5’ tall.

Common bugloss is a vigorous biennial in the Boraginaceae (borage) family native to South Africa. The genus Anchusa is from the Greek word anchousa, which makes reference to its use as a dye base for cosmetic paint obtained from the …

Anchusa azurea is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, known by the common names garden anchusa [1] and Italian bugloss (or just "bugloss"). This bristly herbaceous perennial may reach 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall and 60 cm (24 in) wide. [2]

Nov 2, 2023 · Anchusa, also known as Anchusa Azurea, Dropmore Flower, or Italian Bugloss, is a charming and low-maintenance flowering plant. In this expert guide, we will provide detailed steps and insights on how to successfully grow and care for Anchusa.