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Item Number: SNV7051

Strictly Medicinal Organic Azure Anchusa

Strictly Medicinal Organic Azure Anchusa

Beautiful Long Season Blue Flowers

Anchusa - Anchusa azurea

Herbaceous perennial native to Italy. These plants are extraordinary in the landscape, but like many Boraginacea they do get rangy after flowering. At this point, cut them back to the base and they will gather their resources and go for another flowering cycle.

Certified Organically Grown; 20 Seeds/pkt.

USDA Certified OrganicCertified by Oregon Tilth
$4.99

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Description

Anchusa - Anchusa azurea

Herbaceous perennial native to Italy. These plants are extraordinary in the landscape, but like many Boraginacea they do get rangy after flowering. At this point, cut them back to the base and they will gather their resources and go for another flowering cycle.

Certified Organically Grown; 20 Seeds/pkt.

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Cold Hardy
  • Container Compatible
  • Down to 25°F
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Edible Flower
  • Good for Beginners
  • Good for Drying
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Somewhat Drought Tolerant
  • Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Flower
Useful Plant Part : Leaves
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Prefers well drained soil in garden or wayside in full to partial sun. Soil should be just moist and never saturated.

Planting & Growing: Sow in pots or directly into soil. Germination requires 1-3 weeks. Transplant or thin to 1-2 feet apart.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest for flowers or garnish. Dry for later use.

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