Viper's Bugloss (Echium Vulgare) 200 seeds (#2009)

A melliferous perennial plant, perversely called a viper, because it can be used as an antidote for viper venom, reaches a height of 100-150 cm. Inflorescences form an upright dense bunch.
Purple-blue flowers with four rod-shaped, red stamens. Small bell-shaped flowers are as the magnet for bees and butterflies.
It looks good in mixed beds with field flowers.
Succeeds in any good garden soil but flowers best when the soil is not too rich. Requires a sunny position. The plant is very deep rooted.
Approximately 200 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Echium
Species - Vulgare
Common name - Viper's Bugloss
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 11
Height - 1 - 1,5 m
Spread - 0,40 m
Plant type - Perennial
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
Water requirements - Average, drought tolerant
Landscape uses - Flower gardens, rock gadens. A good bee plant.
Bloom season - June - September
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Purple - blue

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sow from March to May (or just after the last frost) in site.
Cover lightly with 5 mm of soil. Firm gently, keep moist.
Germination usually takes place within 14-28 days.