Viper's Bugloss Native Seed

Echium vulgare

Other names: blue devil, snake flower

Big beautiful blue flowers with flecks of pink, a true eye catcher, standout star, a headliner in the festival of your garden.

Vipers bugloss is thought to expel poison and provide an antidote to snake bites. Look, it’s the 21st century we’ve all get enemies. I can’t even go to the local post office any more… Julie and I had a tête-à-tête over the benefits of the metric system against the imperial. Yes this means I have to go further afield to post your seeds, but you’re worth it xoxo

I digress, viper's bugloss will not only ease the pain of a bee sting, but blooms from late spring through to autumn, meaning poison protection for almost half the year.

Another easy planter that doesn’t need mollycoddling. What’s more, it self seeds. So once you got it, you got it.

How to Plant

Cheap and Easy Method:

Scatter the seeds directly onto bare soil. Clear the area of any debris and lightly rake the soil to create a loose surface. Evenly broadcast the seeds, then lightly rake again to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.

More Involved Method:

Use a terram membrane to suppress unwanted vegetation. Add a layer of soil over the membrane, sow the seeds evenly, and press them in gently.

When to Plant

Plant Viper's Bugloss seeds in the spring (March to May) or early autumn (September to October).

Where to Plant

Viper's Bugloss thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight.

Watering Schedule

Maintain consistent moisture in the soil during the establishment phase. Once established, minimal watering is required.

Blooming Period

Viper's Bugloss blooms from late spring through summer (May to August).

Expected Plant Height

Viper's Bugloss typically grows to a height of 30 cm to 1 metre. (The length of Pinocchio’s nose 1 – 3 lies deep).

No Grow No Fee

Minimum of 2 years post sowing before claim can be made.