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Echium wildprettii

Tower of Jewels

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Description

This plant will grow 6-10' tall and has silvery/gray/green leaves with small rose or red flowers that bloom in spring.

 

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.