Italian Viper's Bugloss (Echium italicum)
Echium italicum, Italian Viper's Bugloss, is a biennial or short-lived perennial with striking, tall architectural flower spikes.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth. Tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Water moderately when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or gritty mixes. Tolerates poor soils but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in average room temperatures between 15-25°C. Protect from frost.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth. Tolerates partial shade.
Water moderately when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering in winter. Ensure good drainage.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or gritty mixes. Tolerates poor soils but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Thrives in average room temperatures between 15-25°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
Feed sparingly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
1-1.8 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lanceolate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBoraginales
- familyBoraginaceae
- genusEchium
- speciesEchium italicum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No