Anchusa capensis Blue Angel Chamaerops In spring when the new

In spring when the new leaves emerge and during cool parts of the year

resulting in a 3' tall plant in the garden

with reports indicating hardiness of Zone 5

(aka: Eutrochium fistulosum) Warning: Eupatorium fistulosum is a moisture-loving giant perennial that's not for the gardening faint-of-heart

Each elongated green leaf is edged with a white border that resembles a roller coaster track

Anchusa capensis Blue Angel Chamaerops In spring when the newAnchusa capensis 'Blue Angel' is an easy to grow ornamental borage, native to much of South Africa's driest regions and into the Kingdom of Lesotho at elevations from sea level all the way to 10,000'. The sandpapery green leaved basal rosettes give rise to 18" tall stalks in spring, which open to reveal a mass of cobalt blue flowers. After 4 6 weeks of flowering, cut the stalks back to the ground to start the process over again. Despite many