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.

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, …

Nov 21, 2023 · The Anchusa genus, commonly known as Alkanet or Bugloss, consists of perennial plants with vibrant blue or purple flowers. Native to Europe and Western Asia, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Anchusa azurea, commonly known as alkanet or Italian bugloss, is a coarse, hairy, spring-blooming, clump-forming, short-lived perennial of the borage family that typically grows to 3-5’ …

Anchusa capensis, commonly known as Cape Forget-Me-Not or Bugloss, is a striking plant originating from South Africa. Part of the Boraginaceae family, this biennial beauty is loved for …

Jan 18, 2024 · A. caespitosa (syn. A. angustissima), 12-15 inches, tufted plant with gentian-blue flowers from May to July, rock garden or alpine house. A. sempervirens, 11-2 feet, rich blue …