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Seeds A-M Alkanet Seeds
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Alkanet Seeds

CA$5.50

Our own farm-grown Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (approx 30-50 seeds)

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Our own farm-grown Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (approx 30-50 seeds)

Our own farm-grown Alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) seeds for organic growing.

All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.

1 pkg (approx 30-50 seeds)

Common Names
Alkanet, Bugloss

Botanical Name
Anchusa officinalis (syn Alkanna officinalis)

Plant Family
Boraginaceae (Borage Family)

Native Range
Southern Europe

Life Cycle
Perennial

Hardiness Zone
4-9

Habit
To about 2ft tall, multi-stemmed and sprawling to 4ft wide. Bright indigo flowers are a favourite of bees.

Sun/Soil
Full sun, well-drained soil. 

Germination/Sowing
Seeds can be direct sown in spring, or started in flats indoors.

Growing/Care
Easy to care for. Plants are herbaceous and will die back for the winter and so can be cut back to the ground in the fall time. They will re-grow in the spring. Will self-seed in the garden.

Harvesting
Aerial parts can be harvested while the plants are in bloom. The roots are harvested in the fall and winter time.

Culinary Uses
None known.

Medicinal Uses
Leaves contain antimicrobial and soothing mucilaginous properties. The root is used in natural dyeing for its red pigment.

Themes
Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Apothecary Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance.

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