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Geographical distribution
- Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces
- Africa, Southern Africa, Lesotho
- Africa, Southern Africa, Namibia
Anchusa capensis Thunb.
Family: BORAGINACEAEGenus: Anchusa
Species: capensis Thunb.
Common names: Cape alkanet; Cape forget-me-not; Summer forget-me-not
Distribution summary: S.Africa
Habit: Biennial
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Disturbed ground, roadsides, dry, sandy soil
Garden status: Not currently grown
Flowering months: June, July, August
