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Bugloss,
Summer
Forget-Me-Not
Anchusa |
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Description:
A profuse blooming plant that is compact and bushy. Must be mulched for protection
during the winter months. |
| Common Name: |
Bugloss, Summer Forget-Me-Not |
| Botanical
Name: |
Anchusa |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Anchusa will grow in moist soil but prefers
well-drained, loamy or sandy soils with a pH of neutral to slightly alkaline (7.0 - 7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Good for naturalizing and to be used in the border or as a ground cover |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
Crown rot may occur in wet, soggy soils |
| Care: |
Heavy mulching is needed in our area. Divide in spring
if necessary. Fertilize with Plant-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer. Planting Instructions: Perennials |
| Varieties:
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Anchusa
capensis 'Blue Angel'
Summer Forget-Me-Not
zones 5-9
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| Description: Flowers are vivid and bright blue with a white throat. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring and summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-11" |
| Spread: |
8-12" |
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