Anchusa azurea Anchusa (Boraginaceae)

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Anchusa azurea
Anchusa
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The Anchusa azurea plant species is found in Europe - Caucasus. An occasional garden escape in Britain[17]. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Anchusa. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. italica.

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Latin Name:  Anchusa azurea
Common Name:  Anchusa
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Sides of arable fields, waste places, roadsides and steppes on stony hills[45, 187].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils, preferring a sunny position[1, 111]. Prefers a fertile well-drained soil[111]. Tolerates heavy clay[200]. Requires a deep well-drained soil[187]. Established plants tolerate drought[187]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[187]. The flowers are a good source of food for bees[1]. Many named forms have been selected for their ornamental value[187]. The plants tend to be short-lived perennials but they can be propagated by means of root cuttings[187].

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