Buglossoides purpurocaerulea

RHS Plant Profile
purple gromwell

Other common names

creeping gromwell

Synonyms

Lithodora buglossoides
Aegonychon purpureocaeruleum
Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum

A perennial which spreads by means of creeping runners. Stems of narrow leaves are topped by small tubular flowers that open to five lobes of gentian-blue in spring and early summer

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Boraginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Genus
Buglossoides can be annuals or perennials, with bristlyleaves and small, funnel-shaped blue or white flowers in simple or branched terminal cymes in spring or summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
W Europe to Iran

How to Grow

Cultivation

Prefers light, well-draining soil and tolerates chalk in sun or partial shade. May spread

Propagation

Propagate by division or propagate by seed

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free