Viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare)
Viper's bugloss, also known as Blue thistle, Common viper's bugloss, Cat's tail, Snake flower, Viper's herb
Borage (Borago officinalis) is part of the borage family and is known for attracting honeybees. This attractive plant is easy to grow after it takes root. However, it can spread aggressively and has a deep taproot that complicates both transplantation and removal.
Key Facts About Viper's bugloss
Attributes of Viper's bugloss
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
25 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1 cm to 2 cm
Flower Color
Blue Pink Purple Violet
Scientific Classification of Viper's bugloss
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Boraginales
Family
Borage
Genus
Viper's-buglosses
Species
Viper's bugloss
Toxicity
Ingestion