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 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.

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