Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Tall 4'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 16" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 3-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
You can't go wrong with the classics! These tried and true varieties are our staff's top picks for gardeners looking for low maintenance plants that will dazzle in the border.
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore'
Anchusa are best suited to hot dry sites. Blooms over a long period in the summer. Likes a well- drained soil. Dislikes humidity. Remove spent flower stems for further bloom. Easy to grow.
Cutting back hard (to a couple of inches) in midsummer after flowering will cause fresh foliage. Divide in spring after 2nd year to prolong life of clump. Seeds nicely so watch for new seedlings around parent plant. Consistent moisture is beneficial. Can cut off any dead top growth if needed in fall.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
