− | Anchusa italica, Retz. Perennial: height 3-5 ft.: Lvs. largest of the 3 species here contrasted, ovate-lanceolate, rough, shining; radical ones sometimes 2 ft. long: fls. bright blue. Medit. B.M. 2197. L.B.C. 14:1383 — If not allowed to go to seed, will bloom continuously from June to Sept. Commonest and perhaps best species. Var. Dropmore. Fig. 196. Three ft. : fls. purple, in loose heads. Best suited to partial shade. Var. superba, Hort., has very dark blue fls. | + | Anchusa italica, Retz. Perennial: height 3-5 ft.: Lvs. largest of the 3 species here contrasted, ovate-lanceolate, rough, shining; radical ones sometimes 2 ft. long: fls. bright blue. Medit.— If not allowed to go to seed, will bloom continuously from June to Sept. Commonest and perhaps best species. Var. Dropmore. Fig. 196. Three ft. : fls. purple, in loose heads. Best suited to partial shade. Var. superba, Hort., has very dark blue fls. |