Plant Details

Anchusa officinalis

Alkanet, Common bugloss

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General Information

Scientific name: Anchusa officinalis
Also known as: Alkanet, Common bugloss

Plant Properties

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

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
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

Leaves and young shoots of this plant can be boiled and eaten like spinach. The flowers can also be cooked or used as a garnish. Additionally, the red dye from the roots can be used to color oils and fats.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09