Anchusa capensis
Species of flowering plant
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A. capensis typically reaches about 60 cm (24 in) tall, and grows best in full sun. In summer, red buds open to reveal small, bright cobalt blue flowers with five petals and five white scales protecting the stigma and anthers.
In the US, it grows well in zones 8–11. Cultivars include 'Dawn', with white, pink, mauve and blue flowers, 'Blue Angel', with dark blue flowers, and 'Blue Bird', taller and with indigo blue flowers.
Common Names
- Bugloss
- Cape Forget-Me Not
- Summer Forget-Me Not
- Vergeet-My-Nietjie
- Ystergras
- Koringblom
- Ossetongblaar (Afr.)
- Petlekheme (Sesotho)
- Alkanet
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