Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare) Plant

This winding wildflower boasts a long, speckled stem with thin leaves, and striking spikes of sapphire flower heads bearing red, tongue-like stamens. Don't be rattled by its slightly thorny exterior- Viper's Bugloss is a lot more beauty than bite, making for a charming plant for borders, and it benefits pollinators, too!

• Type: Biennial
• Height: 25–75cm. 
• Flowers: June-September
• Soil Requirement: Well-drained
• Light Requirement: Full sun
• Natural Habitat: Grassland, coastal, heathland
• Also known as: Blue Devil, Cat’s Tail, Snake Flower