Italian Viper's Bugloss (Echium Italicum) is a biennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Echium italicum is a biennial or perennial herb native to the Mediterranean Basin, known for its pale yellowish-white flowers and stiff hairy foliage.
Italian Viper's Bugloss
Echium Italicum
Echium italicum is a biennial or perennial herb native to the Mediterranean Basin, known for its pale yellowish-white flowers and stiff hairy foliage.
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