Pentaglottis sempervirens (Boraginaceae)

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Pentaglottis sempervirens
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The Pentaglottis sempervirens plant species is found in W. Europe. Possibly native to S.W. England. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Anchusa sempervirens.

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Latin Name:  Pentaglottis sempervirens
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  (L.)Tausch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Damp shady places or by roads and in hedges near the sea[187].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist humus rich soil in light dappled shade or full shade[200] but also succeeds in full sun. Hardy to at least -10°c[187]. Plants can self-sow to the point of nuisance[187]. The tap-root is brittle and resprouts readily making eradication difficult[187].

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