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This species can spread aggressively. Check local guidance before planting, and avoid letting it escape into the wild.
Echium vulgare
Over 100 insect species recorded visiting it. Biennial — flowers in second year. Deep blue flowers with prominent pink stamens. Direct-sow only; taproots dislike transplanting.
Lavandula angustifolia
Thrives in the same full sun, low water conditions as Viper's Bugloss
Direct-sow Viper's Bugloss outdoors around your last frost date. Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 30 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 60 days.
Keep track of the seeds you own.
Water: Low · Height: 90 cm · Soil: Well-draining, poor, sandy — thrives on neglect
These three thrive alongside Viper's Bugloss — and alongside each other.
