Purple Viper's Bugloss (Echium Plantagineum) is a annual herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Echium plantagineum is an annual to biennial herbaceous plant known for its striking purple-blue flowers and rapid growth.

Purple Viper's Bugloss

Purple Viper's Bugloss

Echium Plantagineum

Echium plantagineum is an annual to biennial herbaceous plant known for its striking purple-blue flowers and rapid growth.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Purple Viper's Bugloss

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Echium