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Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel' (cape bugloss) yields showy, medium blue, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is upright and has matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green and greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.