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Echium vulgare
Echium vulgare is a species of Echium native to most of Europe, and western and central Asia. It is also common in North America. It is a biennial or monocarpic perennial plant growing to 30–80 cm (12–31 in) tall, with rough, hairy, lanceolate leaves. The flowers start pink and turn vivid blue and are 15–20 mm (0.59–0.79 in) in a branched spike, with all the stamens protruding. Stamens remain red and stand out against the blue flowers. It flowers between May and September. It is found in dry, bare and waste places. It has been introduced to North America and is naturalised in parts of the continent, being listed as an invasive species in Washington.[3]
Spotted on May 7, 2012
Submitted on May 7, 2012
3 Comments
Wow pretty
Such a lovely blue!
Very beautiful color and spotting