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Echium Plantagineum Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Echium Plantagineum Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost or in early autumn in mild climates
Cover seeds lightly with 1/4 inch of soil
Keep soil moist until germination, usually 7–21 days
Space seedlings to allow proper airflow as they grow

How to Grow


Grow in full sun to partial shade for best flowering
Prefer well-drained soil and shows good drought tolerance once established
Water moderately and avoid waterlogging
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Tips


Plant as part of wildflower mixes to attract pollinators

Ideal for beds, borders, rock gardens, and meadow-style landscapes
Wear gloves when handling plants as stems and leaves may feel slightly rough

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Violet Blooms

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Echium Plantagineum Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Plant

Echium plantagineum, commonly known as Viper’s Bugloss, is a striking flowering plant loved for its abundant purple-violet blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. This hardy species performs best in sunny, well-drained garden sites and adds bold vertical interest to borders, wildflower gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

30–90 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000138740