Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel'
Bugloss
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Shallow, bowl shaped bright blue flowers on lance shaped leaves
- Blooms in early summer
Border or Bed
Container
Garden
Ground Cover
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Adaptable to most soil types as long as they do not hold excess water in the winter. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering. Cutting back flower stalks after the first bloom(4-6 weeks) can encourage and additional flowering.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Spacing: 8-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Summer Bloomer
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Garden
- Container
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Anchusa
Common Name: Bugloss
Dense clusters of small, bright blue dlowers late spring-summer. Bushy habit of lance shaped leaves. Excellent for garden borders, mass planting, rock gardens and mixed containers. Excellent nectar source for bees and butterflies.