Plant Details

Anchusa azurea

Anchusa, Italian bugloss

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General Information

Scientific name: Anchusa azurea
Also known as: Anchusa, Italian bugloss

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Shoots
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Dye

Description

Flowers - raw. They are not only a beautiful addition to salads but also suitable as a garnish. The tender young leaves and flowering shoots can be cooked and eaten as vegetables.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/05
End of Harvest: 15/09