This particular plant called Viper’s
bugloss is a nectar-rich wildflower with clusters of cheery, bright blue to
rose-colored blooms that always attract hordes of happy honeybees to the
garden. This plant flowers are suitable for growing in United States Department
of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. On this article you are going
to learn more about how to grow viper’s bugloss plant.
How to grow Viper’s Bugloss plant
Actually growing this plant is very easy.
All you just have to do is to plant the seeds directly in the garden after all
frost danger has passed in spring and you will have blooms in a few short
months. You can plant a few seeds every couple of weeks if you want blooms all
summer long. Also you can plant the seeds in autumn for spring blooms. This
plant really thrives in full sun and nearly any dry, well-drained soil. Make sure
you plant the seeds in a permanent location because the plant has a long
taproot that makes it extremely uncooperative when it comes to transplanting. If
you want to plant the viper’s bugloss you can sprinkle the seeds lightly on the
soil, and then cover them well with a very thin layer of fine soil or sand. Make
sure you water lightly and also keep the soil slightly moist until the seeds
germinate, which usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Make sure you thin the
seedlings to allow about eighteen inches between each plant.
How to care for your growing viper’s
bugloss plant
This plant actually requires very
little care, and once they are established, the viper’s bugloss plants need
virtually no irrigation and no fertilizer. Make sure you deadhead wilted blooms
regularly to encourage continued blooming. Try as much as possible to be
vigilant about removing blooms if you want to limit rampant self-seeding in the
garden.
Furthermore, this plant is a
non-native plant that originated in Europe. Before you grow this plant in your
garden, it is very important to note that the plant can be invasive in certain
areas and is considered a noxious weed in some states. Make sure you check your
local extension office to see if it is really okay to grow this plant in your
location.
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