viper's bugloss

How to Grow and Care for viper's bugloss

viper's bugloss · Echium vulgare
Also known as: adderwort; blue devil; blue thistle; blueweed; bugloss; cat's tail; North American blueweed; snake flower; viper's grass; viper's herb

Grow in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for annual border or wildlife garden

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing viper's bugloss

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for annual border or wildlife garden

How to Water viper's bugloss?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for viper's bugloss?

Full sun

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What Soil Is Best for viper's bugloss?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for viper's bugloss?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize viper's bugloss?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune viper's bugloss?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate viper's bugloss?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant viper's bugloss?

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How to Care for viper's bugloss in Winter?

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How to Plant viper's bugloss?

Grow in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for annual border or wildlife garden

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How to Repot viper's bugloss?

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How to Harvest viper's bugloss?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

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The Toxicity of viper's bugloss

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of viper's bugloss

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Echium vulgare
Genus
Echium
Family
Boraginaceae
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