Anchusa azurea ‘Dropmore’
Tiers of intense deep blue flowers hang from the upright stems of Anchusa 'Dropmore' in spring and summer. Hot, dryish spots with good winter drainage.
Tiers of intense deep blue flowers hang from the upright stems of this Mediterranean perennial in spring and summer. Plant in sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil with good watering but where conditions are not too wet in the winter.
Common Name: Italian Alkanet
Family: Boraginaceae (The Borage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Average, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sides of arable fields, waste places, roadsides and steppes on stony hills.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
