Viper’s Bugloss
is a very odd name for a very pretty wildflower. The roots of this plant have
been used to treat snake or viper bites, hence the common name. Echium vulgare is
also called blueweed for its stunning, bright blue flowers. The flowers are on
a tall, leafy stalk that appears on the plant in the spring and summer. They are
bell-shaped with 5 corolla lobes. The flowers are rose-pink when they open and
then change to blue as they mature. The stamens don’t change color so the mature
flowers are blue with 5 long, magenta-pink stamens. It is a biennial and it is
in the borage family, the Boraginaceae. The flowers are rich in nectar and
attract a variety of insects. E. vulgare is native to Europe and Asia. It is
widely grown in temperate regions as a garden plant. Hardy in zones 3-8.
Julian (verified owner) –
The seeds had a great germination rate
Hayden (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Avery (verified owner) –
Very healthy seeds! Well worth it.
Patrick (verified owner) –
I would absolutely recommend this seed to anyone looking to grow veggies this year. I decided to do starts this year and just three days after planting
Bryan (verified owner) –
I was happy about the quick delivery and that the seeds actually sprouted within 7 days