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Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

“Biennial Anchusa are usually treated as annuals” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

Days to germination10–30 days

“Germination Time: 10-30 days AFTER stratification” — Anchusa capensis (Summer Forget-Me-Not, Bugloss)

Germination temperature50–55 °F

“Optimum Germination Temperature: 18–21°C (65–70°F)” — Anchusa capensis (Summer Forget-Me-Not, Bugloss)

Lightfull sun

“Plant Anchusa in full sun to light shade.” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

Wateronly when the soil dries out

“Water only when the soil dries out.” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

Soil pH5.75–7.75

“Soil pH: Acid (<6.0) Alkaline (>8.0) Neutral (6.0-8.0)” — Anchusa azurea (Alkanet, Anchusa, Italian bugloss) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Hardiness zones3–8

“It is suitable for hardiness zones 3–8” — Anchusa azurea - Wikipedia

Spacing84.5–33 in

“Available Space To Plant: 12 inches-3 feet” — Anchusa azurea (Alkanet, Anchusa, Italian bugloss) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Height4–20 in

“may reach 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall” — Anchusa azurea - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

“Propagate Anchusa by seed; plants freely self-sow.” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

Transplantonce 2–3 true leaves appear

“Transplant once 2–3 true leaves appear” — Anchusa capensis (Summer Forget-Me-Not, Bugloss)

Ready whencut back plants to within 6 to 8 inches of th ground

“After first flush of blooms, cut back plants to within 6 to 8 inches of th ground;” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

Edible partsflowers

“These flowers, which typically appear in May–July, are edible and attract bees” — Anchusa azurea - Wikipedia

Indoorshumidity dome or clear cover

“Use a humidity dome or clear cover to maintain consistent moisture during germination. Open the dome BRIEFLY once per day to allow fresh air in and reduce mold risk.” — Anchusa capensis (Summer Forget-Me-Not, Bugloss)

Pestsleafhoppers, grubs, cutworms, leafminer, powdery mildew

“Pests that may attack include leafhoppers, grubs, and cutworms.” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

Diseasesmosaic, rust, mildew

“Anchusa is susceptible to mosaic, rust, and mildew.” — How to Grow Anchusa - Italian Bugloss

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