Alkanet

Alkanet (Anchusa) - Stout herbaceous and biennial plants of the Forget-me-not family; some worth growing, amongst the best being A. italica, which is vigorous, 3 to 4 feet high, with beautiful blue blossoms. The Dropmore variety is a valuable plant, and there are several other forms, 2 feet high, with flowers of rich violet. A. capensis has large, bright blue flowers, rather tender; it should be planted in a sheltered, welldrained border. Opal, of sky-blue tone, is equally valuable. In planting these two should be kept well apart. These italica forms of Anchusa do not come true from seeds, and should be increased periodically by means of root cuttings. Root-pieces, 12 inches long, are ample, and inserted in boxes of sandy soil soon make growth. The work may be done almost any time from September to March. With growth made, the young plants may be potted for a time and put out in permanent positions in early spring. A. sempervirens is a British perennial, 1 1/2 to 2 feet high, with blue flowers, worth a place in the wild garden. Seeds or division.

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