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Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' (blue bugloss) bears showy and greyish purple blossoms during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial has dark green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.