Evergreen bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens)

Family: Boraginaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Pentaglottis sempervirens is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour and mucilaginous texture and are mainly used as an ornament in fruit drinks and salads. — They have a mild flavour and mucilaginous texture and are mainly used as an ornament in fruit drinks and salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp shady places or by roads and in hedges near the sea. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)