Pentaglottis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae. It is represented by a single species, Pentaglottis sempervirens, commonly known as the green alkanet, evergreen bugloss or alkanet, and is a bristly, perennial plant native to Western Europe. It grows to approximately 60 cm (24") to 90 cm (36"), usually in damp or shaded places and often close to buildings.
Green Alkanet Care
Pentaglottis_sempervirens
What is the plant
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
7a - 9b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water only occasionally.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil
Grows in fertile, organically rich, continuously moist to boggy soils.
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Temperature
60-80°F (16-27°C). Not frost resistant.
Popularity
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