Wild bugloss is one of those “sleeper” perennials that never seems to have gained popularity by modern gardeners. I suspect this is due to a misunderstanding on the part of gardeners on just how to grow this plant, and its resulting in a lessthan-lovely garden performance. Do not plant it in amended soil but instead in drier soil because it craves soil poverty. Cut it back right after its first blooming as well. This is a really beautiful plant!
