The herbaceous perennial Echium vulgare (viper's bugloss blueweed Salvation Jane Patterson's curse) bears showy and greyish purple flowers during late spring to early autumn. The foliage is dark lime in colour.
Typical Uses
Annual, bank cover, bedding plant, naturalization and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Echium vulgare . Echium vulgare is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
Be aware that this herbaceous perennial is poisonous or toxic. Plan its application carefully if you have children or pets. Bees and wasps are attracted to Echium vulgare (viper's bugloss blueweed Salvation Jane Patterson's curse) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. Echium vulgare (viper's bugloss blueweed Salvation Jane Patterson's curse) can be an irritant to your skin, eyes, nose or throat. Where conditions are favourable, Echium vulgare (viper's bugloss blueweed Salvation Jane Patterson's curse) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.
