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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 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 54
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Blueweed sports cylindrical flower spikes; blueweed thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and is drought-tolerant, image 94Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Its upright, bristly stems add texture to any garden; with a spread of roughly 1 to 2 feet at maturity, image 58Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 76Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 106Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — each adorned with a multitude of tiny sapphire-hued blossoms; echium vulgare grows to an impressive height of 1 to 3, image 69+144

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 54
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Blueweed sports cylindrical flower spikes; blueweed thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and is drought-tolerant, image 94
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Its upright, bristly stems add texture to any garden; with a spread of roughly 1 to 2 feet at maturity, image 58
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 76
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 106
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — each adorned with a multitude of tiny sapphire-hued blossoms; echium vulgare grows to an impressive height of 1 to 3, image 69
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — shrub for full; making it an environmentally conscious addition to their garden
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) — Its upright, bristly stems add texture to any garden; with a spread of roughly 1 to 2 feet at maturity, image 84
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Blueweed serves well as a border plant; providing definition and contrast against green foliage, image 96
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Echium vulgare grows to an impressive height of 1 to 3 feet
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — with a spread of roughly 1 to 2 feet at maturity; this plant can adapt to a variety of environments, image 91
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Noted for its vibrant blue flowers; although it favors well-drained soils and full sun conditions to achieve its full, image 80
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Blueweed serves well as a border plant; providing definition and contrast against green foliage, image 70
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — it's a magnet for pollinators; shrub with blue blooms, image 82
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — scientifically termed Echium vulgare; echium vulgare, commonly known as Blueweed, is a biennial plant reaching heights, image 86
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Echium vulgare is relatively low-maintenance; where its self-sowing capability ensures a recurring display year after, image 74
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — shrub with blue blooms; blueweed sports cylindrical flower spikes, image 129
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Echium vulgare grows to an impressive height of 1 to 3 feet; which bloom from late spring to early summer, image 116
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Blueweed serves well as a border plant; providing definition and contrast against green foliage, image 122
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — scientifically termed Echium vulgare
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — with a spread of roughly 1 to 2 feet at maturity; this plant can adapt to a variety of environments, image 65
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Its lance-shaped, hairy leaves span up to 6 inches long and create a rough, textured foliage base
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