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Plant details
A biennial plant often found on grassy and disturbed situations. It prefers a well drained chalky soil and is often seen on bare places, on chalk and limestone downs. It is often found by the coast on cliffs, sand dunes and shingle. E.vulgare has declined somewhat in frequency, due to agricultural intensification, reclamation and the development of neglected ground.The number one bee plant.
Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Echium
Species: vulgare
Plant type: Native annual
Flower colour: Blue
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers, Attractive to wildlife
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 50cm
Spread: 40cm
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