They are rhizomatous perennials, native to the woodlands of Eastern Europe and North West Asia.

It thrives in shade but also likes morning sunshine as long as it is in consistently moist, rich, organic soil.

It is often used in woodland gardens along streams of ponds and in naturalized areas as a specimen plant or clumped together as a border.

[2] Clumps slowly spread by creeping rhizomes to form thick ground covers.

"Bugloss comes from Greek meaning ox tongue in probably reference to the roughness and shape of the leaves.