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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Anchusa capensis, commonly called summer forget-me-not, Cape forget-me-not, or bugloss, is a short-lived herbaceous perennial, biennial, or annual native to southern and central South …