Echium vulgare

Biennial ~ Height 45-60cm ~ Hardy

An old medicinal herb often grown now for its striking brilliant blue and red flowers which open over a long period.  This herb plant looks particularly attractive grown en masse.

No longer commonly used in herbal medicine Viper's Bugloss was traditionally thought to expel poisons and venom.

A good drought tolerant plant which is attractive to bees.

Prefers light well drained soil in full sun.