Alkanna comprises annuals and predominantly evergreen perennials characterized by their simple foliage and funnel-shaped flowers, which bloom in shades of blue or yellow during the summer months.

Alkanna

Alkanna aff. kotschyana DC.

Alkanna aucheriana

Alkanna graeca

Alkanna incana

Alkanna matthioli

Alkanna orientalis

Alkanna primulifolia

Alkanna sieheana

Alkanna sieheana 'Royal Blue'

Alkanna tinctoria Tausch

Alkanna tubulosus Boiss.

Amsinckia angustifolia

Amsinckia calycina

Amsinckia intermedia

Amsinckia lycopsoides

Amsinckia micrantha

Anchusa comprises erect or spreading plants that can be classified as perennials, biennials, or annuals. Their leaves are typically hairy or bristly, and they produce clusters of tubular or salver-shaped flowers, which are predominantly blue in color.

Anchusa

Anchusa 'Blue Shower'

Anchusa 'Cambridge Angel'

Anchusa 'Loddon Gold'

Anchusa 'The Bees Knees'

Anchusa aegyptiaca

Anchusa arvensis is a hairy, bristly annual. Its leaves are narrow, pointed, and wavy, exhibiting a somewhat warty texture, with the upper leaves wrapping around the stem. From early summer to autumn, it produces clusters of small, blue, tubular flowers that flare outward.

Anchusa arvensis

Anchusa azurea is a herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 90 cm tall. It features coarse, hairy, lance-shaped leaves primarily found at the base. The plant produces vibrant gentian-blue flowers that gradually transition to blue-purple as they mature, all arranged on upright, branching stems.

Anchusa azurea

Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' is an upright, clump-forming perennial that has a relatively short lifespan. It features alternate, smooth, and stiffly hairy leaves that are linear-elliptic to lanceolate in shape, with bases that either clasp or sit directly on the stem. From late spring through early summer, it produces vibrant blue flowers that are arranged in terminal spikes, elevating above the surrounding foliage.

Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore'

Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pink'

Anchusa azurea 'Feltham Pride'

Anchusa azurea 'Italian Pride'

Anchusa azurea 'Kingfisher Blue'

Anchusa azurea 'Little John'

Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a perennial plant featuring coarse, hairy, lanceolate leaves that primarily grow at the base. It produces vibrant deep blue flowers measuring around 15mm in diameter, which are held on upright, branching stems.

Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'

Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory'

Anchusa azurea 'Opal'

Anchusa azurea 'Royal Blue'

Anchusa caespitosa Lam.

Anchusa capensis

Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel'

Anchusa capensis 'Blue Bird'

Anchusa crispa

Anchusa hybrida

Anchusa italica 'Best of All'

Anchusa italica 'Feltham Pride'

Anchusa italica Retz. 'Dropmore'

Anchusa leptophylla 'Sapphire Blue'

Anchusa leptophylla subsp. incana

Anchusa neglecta

Anchusa obliqua

Anchusa ochroleuca

Primarily a biennial plant, though it can also behave as a perennial, Anchusa officinalis generates numerous tall spikes adorned with blue flowers from mid-summer until the onset of frost.

Anchusa officinalis

Anchusa ovata

Anchusa procopiani Gusul.

Anchusa riparia

Anchusa strigosa

Anchusa undulata

Anchusa undulata subsp. undulata

Anchusa variegata

Arnebia angustifolia

Arnebia benthamii

Arnebia decumbens

Arnebia densiflora

Arnebia griffithii

Arnebia linearifolia

Arnebia pulchra

Arnebia szechenyi

Asperugo procumbens

Borago species can be classified as either annuals or perennials, characterized by their rough, hairy stems and uncomplicated leaves. They produce branched clusters of blue blooms.

Borago

Borago alba

Borago officinalis is a sizable, branched annual characterized by its coarse, hairy, ovate leaves. Throughout the summer, it produces branched clusters of star-shaped, vibrant blue flowers, each measuring approximately 2 cm across, displaying a prolonged blooming period.

Borago officinalis

Borago officinalis 'Alba' is a robust, upright annual that develops a branching form. Its leaves are hairy and range from oval to lance-shaped, exhibiting a dark grey to green hue. From mid-summer until autumn, it produces star-shaped white flowers that emerge on hollow stems.

Borago officinalis 'Alba'

Borago officinalis 'Bfs Quilon'PBR

Borago officinalis 'Bfs Star'PBR

Borago officinalis 'Bill Archer' (v)

Borago officinalis 'Biostar'PBR

Borago officinalis 'Florin'

Borago officinalis 'Kate'PBR

Borago officinalis 'Murray'

Borago officinalis 'Penny'

Borago officinalis 'Spruce'

Borago officinalis 'Tyerman'

Borago officinalis 'Variegata' (v)

Borago pygmaea is a herbaceous perennial that forms a rosette and has a relatively short lifespan. Its hairy, dark green leaves vary in shape from oval to lanceolate, while slender stems bear loose clusters of pale blue, bell-shaped flowers from early summer until autumn. The leaves are edible and can be used to enhance the flavor of various dishes and beverages.

Borago pygmaea

Borago pyrenaica

Bourreria

Bourreria huanita

Bourreria ovata

Bourreria succulenta

Bourreria succulenta var. revoluta

Brunnera are herbaceous perennials that grow from rhizomes, characterized by their large, heart-shaped or ovate leaves at the base. In spring, they produce clusters of small, vivid blue flowers.

Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla is a herbaceous perennial that develops a clump reaching up to 45 cm in height. It produces clusters of small, bright blue flowers, which are succeeded by large, heart-shaped leaves on elongated stalks.

Brunnera macrophylla

Brunnera macrophylla 'Agnes Amez'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Aimee Angus'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexanders Great' PBR is a perennial with a deciduous nature and a rhizomatous growth habit, forming a dense mound. It features sizable, heart-shaped leaves that display a silver hue with green veining and margins. In the spring, it produces delicate clusters of blue flowers reminiscent of forget-me-nots.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexanders Great'PBR

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexandria' is a compact, clump-forming perennial with broad, heart-shaped leaves that exhibit a silvery sheen. In the spring, it produces clusters of small blue flowers. This plant is well-suited for use as ground cover in shaded locations.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexandria'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Betsy Baring'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring' is a deciduous perennial that typically reaches heights of 30 to 40 cm. In spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers reminiscent of forget-me-nots, which rise above its coarse, heart-shaped green foliage.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Blanc d'Adoué'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Blaukuppel' is a compact, clump-forming perennial that features green leaves and rhizomatous growth. In spring, it produces clusters of small blue flowers. This plant serves well as ground cover in shaded locations.

Boraginaceae