Anchusa azurea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Anchusa azurea
Also known as:
Anchusa, Italian bugloss
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Sprouts
Leaves, Flowers, Sprouts
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Flowers - raw. They are not only a beautiful addition to salads but also suitable as a garnish. The tender young leaves and flowering shoots can be cooked and eaten as vegetables.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/05
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Salvia officinalis complements Anchusa azurea by attracting pollinators, which can enhance seed production and biodiversity in the garden. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris also attracts beneficial insects and can enhance the flavor of nearby herbs, providing culinary benefits. |
|
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat |
Fagopyrum esculentum helps to improve soil structure with its deep roots, aiding the water retention needed by Anchusa azurea. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea millefolium can attract beneficial predatory insects that help control pest populations affecting Anchusa azurea. |
|
Fuchsia splendens Platanillo, Fuchsia |
Fuchsia splendens provides visual contrast and is attractive to hummingbirds, which can aid in pollination for Anchusa azurea. |