Echium vulgare
Viper's Bugloss
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Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Description
Echium vulgare (Viper's Bugloss or Blueweed) is a species of Echium native to most of Europe, and western and central Asia. It is also common in North America. It is a biennial or monocarpic perennial plant growing to 30–80 cm (12–31 in) tall, with rough, hairy, lanceolate leaves. The flowers start pink and turn vivid blue and are 15–20 mm (0.
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Blooming
Flowers are borne from spring to summer. They attract bees, butterflies, and birds.Soil that is too rich will hinder flower formation.
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Growth
Echium grows best with full sun, and thrives in areas with hot summers. Species are drought tolerant, but cannot withstand temperatures below 30ºF. Where hardy, grow Echium in an annual, mixed, or herbaceous border. They also make good container plants. Elsewhere, raise Echium indoors.
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Planting
Sow seeds of annuals species in spring; sow perennial and biennial species in summer. Root semi-ripe cuttings of shrubby perennials in midsummer.
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Pest
Slugs are known to attack young growth. Other pests include whiteflies and spider mites.
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Interesting facts
There are around 40 known species in the genus Echium, native to Europe, the Canary Islands, the Mediterranean, Africa, and W. Asia. The foliage has bristly hairs that can irritate the skin upon contact. No part of the plant is edible.
Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) - Soil and irrigation
Outdoors, Echium does well with poor, dry soils. For indoor plants, use a standard soil-based potting mix. Water freely during the growing season; water sparingly in winter.
