Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Anchusa

Species:

Anchusa variegata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–30 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI