What is Anchusa?

As part of the Boragineae tribe of the Boraginaceae family, it includes a genus of anchusa plant of about 40 individual species. Although different types of anchases are classified as annuals, biennial or perennials, bright blue flowers are a common feature. Trumpet -shaped flowers are small and have five classes and five petals surrounding the thin inner tube. Anchusa plants are classified as herbs and have hairy stems with bright green leaves.

The height difference from one type of Anchusa to the next can add a variety to the home garden. Smaller plants can fill the gaps, while to create boundaries are often used higher. The seeds should be planted just below the soil surface and placed 10 to 30 inches (25 to 75 cm) apart depending on their size. Germination occurs on average in one to four weeks. Annuals are planted at the beginning of spring in full sunlight while perennials are planted after all the danger of frost is a thing of the past and tolerates either shady or sunny fairTIGHTIONS.

Anchusa capensis , also known as Bugloss, Blue Angel and Forget-Mame-Nnot, produces bushy clusters of small, bright blue flowers. Forget-me-no has a five-person configuration of flowers, which is less tube than many other varieties. The period of flowering of this permanent is timely even long. Grows up to a height of 12 to 15 inches (about 30 to 38 cm) and spreads 12 to 15 inches (about 30 to 38 cm) wide

Loddon Royalist, or anchusa azurea is a perennial that grows to 3 feet (almost 1 meter) tall. At the end of spring or early summer, high spikes produce a deep blue flower, which is slightly larger than less forgotten-no. As the plant grows higher, it requires support to prevent breaking. Royalist Loddon can get acquainted in excellent conditions of cultivation, but usually promotes cuttings. The flowers often require leaves.

anchusa officinalis , also known JAKO ordinary bugloss or alkanet is classified as a biennial or permanent herb. It grows up to 3 feet (almost 1 meter) high and flowers from late spring to early autumn. The flowers differ from bright blue to purple, but in most areas it is not a welcome plant. In 46 US states, it is considered invasive or harmful weeds. Handling this anchus can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.