Viper’s Bugloss (Echium vulgare) plants
Price range: £1.25 through £3.95
Viper’s Bugloss (Echium vulgare) is a striking native perennial wildflower. That produces tall spikes of vivid blue flowers with prominent pink to red stamens from June to September. Renowned for its exceptional nectar production, this eye-catching species is one of the UK’s best wildflowers for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.
Commonly found on chalk grasslands, coastal cliffs, sand dunes, roadside verges and other open habitats. Viper’s Bugloss thrives in well-drained, dry soils and performs best in full sun. Its upright growth habit adds height, colour, and structure. To wildflower meadows, pollinator-friendly planting schemes, habitat restoration projects and naturalistic landscapes.
The long flowering period provides a reliable food source for pollinators throughout the summer, helping to support biodiversity and healthy ecosystems. As a UK native wildflower, Viper’s Bugloss is an excellent choice for meadow creation, conservation projects, ecological landscaping and areas where drought-tolerant native species are required.
Warning: This plant is toxic if consumed and should not be eaten by people or animals.
Our Viper’s Bugloss plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
| Common Name | Viper’s-Bugloss |
|---|---|
| Annual, Perennial or Biennial | Biennial |
| Latin Name | Echium Vulgare |
| Height | 60 – 90cm |
| Flowering Time | June – September |
| Colour | Blue |
| Management | Viper’s Bugloss grows best in full sunlight on well drained chalky or sandy soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil types including nutritionally poor soils. It is also tolerant of maritime exposure. |
| Fact Sheet Included | Yes |
| Size | 65cc, 99cc, 9cm pot |
