Echium wildprettii |
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Tower of Jewels |
Description
This plant will grow 6-10' tall and has silvery/gray/green leaves with small rose or red flowers that bloom in spring.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Biennial
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Roadside
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).