Echium vulgare - Viper's bugloss

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This native Irish wildflower is a biennial or short-lived perennial with rough, hairy stems and lance-shaped leaves, producing striking spikes of bright blue, funnel-shaped flowers with red stamens. Echium vulgare is valued for its ornamental appeal, long flowering period, and its use in supporting pollinators. Exposure: Highly wind-tolerant; coastal tolerant, thriving in exposed conditions. Size: Typically 60–100 cm (24–40 in) high and 30–45 cm (12–18 in) spread. Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor and dry soils. Sun: Full sun for best flowering and upright growth. Flowering Time: Summer (June–August). Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds. Show more