The flowers of this species are sometimes pale red, but 

 never blue or violet-coloured. The synonym of Clusius 

 evidently belongs to our plant, and is so quoted by Jacquin ; 

 yet Willdenow has continued to apply it to Echium vio- 

 laceum. 



A hardy perennial. Flowers in May and June. Native 

 of Hungary. Propagated by parting its roots or by seeds. 

 Communicated by Messrs. Colville and Son, of the King's- 

 Road, Chelsea. 



