Water
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the dormant season. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Water thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry to the touch.
Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Echium acanthocarpum, or blue bugloss, is a striking perennial with tall spires of vibrant blue flowers, attracting pollinators to sunny, well-drained gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures. Protect from frost. Ideal range 15-25°C.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during growing season. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the dormant season. Overwatering can lead to root rot. Water thoroughly when the top few centimeters of soil feel dry to the touch.
Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage further blooming and prevent self-seeding if undesired. Prune away any dead or damaged foliage at any time.
Hard pruning is generally not required unless to manage size or shape, typically after flowering.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or autumn. Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist.
It can also be propagated from basal cuttings taken in spring, which should be allowed to callus before planting in well-draining soil.
Repot young plants annually in spring to ensure adequate space for root growth. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent blend.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Blue Bugloss (Echium acanthocarpum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Echium |
| Species | Echium acanthocarpum |
Similar in genus Echium
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