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Echium candicans

Pride Of Madeira

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Description

Mature specimens of this evergreen shrub can grow to a size of 6'-8' tall and 8'-10' wide. In the spring, spikes of blue-purple flowers appear above the gray green foliage. It should receive full sun in coastal areas. In warmer inland areas, it should get some afternoon shade and more water during summer. However, once it's established, it needs little or no summer watering. This plant can be severely damaged by frost below 25 degrees F. Prune during fall to encourage lower branches to bloom. Great shrub for hillsides where it can spread. Honey bees love this plant. Does great in poor, dry soil. All parts of plant are poisonous. It appears to spread slowly into established native plant communities. Consider not planting echium if you live next to native plants.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Foundation

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.