species 31,806 observations

Purple Viper's-bugloss

Echium plantagineum

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Plum-thistle Aphid, Black Bean Aphid, Sciocoris microphthalmus 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Old World Swallowtail, Red Mason Bee, Eufala Skipper, Red Admiral 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Habit: Erect Mounding Multi stemmed
Plant type: Annual

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.