Dropmore blue bugloss
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall18+ inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dropmore' blue bugloss (Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, accents, and naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil of most types. Deep blue flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Smooth aster, Picture tulip, and Sedge.