From Ground: Water the italian vipersbugloss thoroughly to soften the surrounding soil and minimize root disturbance. Use a shovel or spade to excavate a generous amount of soil around the root ball. Gently work the tool underneath to sever any deep roots and lift the plant with an intact root ball.
From Pot: Water the italian vipersbugloss to moisten the soil, which helps ease the plant out. Invert the pot and tap the bottom gently while supporting the plant. If it resists, run a soil knife around the inner edge of the pot to loosen roots, and then slide the plant and root ball out.
From Seedling Tray: Use a trowel or your fingers to carefully loosen the soil around each seedling of italian vipersbugloss. Gently grasp the base of the stem, avoiding damaging the delicate foliage, and ease the seedling out of the tray with its root and soil attached.