Sand Viper's Bugloss
NameSand Viper's Bugloss
Species NameEchium plantagineum
Common NameSand Viper's Bugloss
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeN/A - Not in a bonsai container
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, hairy
Foliage TypeSimple, hairy, lanceolate leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - Not applicable to a herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive vibrant purple flowers and hairy stems/leaves. While not a bonsai, its natural upright growth could be loosely categorized as informal-upright if forced into a bonsai style context.
Description
This image displays Sand Viper's Bugloss, a herbaceous flowering plant, not a traditional bonsai specimen. It is characterized by its vibrant purple, trumpet-shaped flowers and hairy, lanceolate leaves. The plant is currently in full bloom.
