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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

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
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — shrub for full; making it an environmentally conscious addition to their garden, image 130
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — providing definition and contrast against green foliage; shrub for full, image 71
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 95
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 multitude of
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) — blue flowers in the garden; thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8, image 102
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — where its self-sowing capability ensures a recurring display year after year
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — which bloom from late spring to early summer; blueweed serves well as a border plant, image 55
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — From late spring to early summer; blue flowers in the garden, image 93
Blueweed (Echium Vulgare) — Blueweed serves well as a border plant
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