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Blueweed

Echium Vulgare

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Overview

Echium vulgare, commonly known as Blueweed, is a biennial plant reaching heights of 1-3 feet. Noted for its vibrant blue flowers, which bloom from late spring to early summer, it's a magnet for pollinators. Blueweed thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and is drought-tolerant. Its upright, bristly stems add texture to any garden. Zones 3-8. Handle with care, as the hairs can be irritating to the skin.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — From late spring to early summer

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Its lance-shaped, hairy leaves span up to 6 inches long and create a rough, textured foliage base; each adorned with a, image 118
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — with a spread of roughly 1 to 2 feet at maturity; this plant can adapt to a variety of environments, image 117
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — where its self-sowing capability ensures a recurring display year after year; its lance-shaped, hairy leaves span up to, image 125
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — shrub with blue blooms; blueweed sports cylindrical flower spikes, image 129
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — providing definition and contrast against green foliage; shrub for full, image 123
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — It can also be utilized in wildflower meadows or naturalized areas; handle with care, as the hairs can be irritating to, image 124
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 128
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — making it an environmentally conscious addition to their garden; noted for its vibrant blue flowers, image 127
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Echium vulgare is relatively low-maintenance; where its self-sowing capability ensures a recurring display year after, image 126
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — shrub for full; making it an environmentally conscious addition to their garden, image 130
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Echium vulgare, commonly known as Blueweed, is a biennial plant reaching heights of 1-3 feet; it's a magnet for, image 131

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