Echium vulgare Seeds Blueweed, Blue Devil

Echium vulgare Seeds (Viper’s Bugloss)

Echium vulgare Seeds, commonly known as viper’s bugloss, also goes by the names blueweed, blue devil, and blue thistle. Other names include adderwort, bugloss, cat’s tail, common viper’s bugloss, and viper’s grass. The name “vulgare” means common in Latin, reflecting its widespread presence.

Common Viper’s Bugloss / Blue Viper’s Bugloss Seeds
Botanical Name: Echium vulgare

The common viper’s bugloss is a hardy wildflower with bright blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It prefers to grow in dry, sunny locations.

Characteristics Cat’s Tail

• Life cycle: Biennial (rarely perennial)
• Height: 30–100 cm (12–39 inches)
• Flowering period: May to September
• Flower color: Blue to violet
• Uses: Insect forage, ornamental plant

Sowing and Care Instructions Common Viper’s Bugloss

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors from March to October
• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
• Location: Sunny, dry
• Soil: Poor, sandy, well-drained
• Watering: Minimal required, very drought-tolerant

Uses and Benefits Blueweed

Viper’s bugloss is a valuable plant for bees and butterflies. It helps preserve biodiversity and is ideal for naturalistic gardens and bee pastures.

Key Features: Vipers Bugloss

• Seed Coverage: Nutlets develop in groups of four, are 2.5–3.0 mm long and 1.25–1.5 mm wide, angular, and densely covered with small bumps
• Habitat: Dry pastures, roadsides, waste areas, coastal cliffs, sand dunes, and shingle
• Advantages: Attracts wildlife (bees and butterflies), drought-tolerant, can be used medicinally

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