Echium wildpretii

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Echium wildpretii

Tower of Jewels

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Description

This perennial will grow 4-6' tall and spread 2' wide. It has silver-gray, narrow and 2' long leaves. During spring, a tall vertical spike shoots up from the foliage containing hundreds of dark pink flowers. Birds and bees love the flowers. If flowers are left on plant, seeds will propagate the plant. Echium prefers full sun and well draining soil. Tolerates coastal conditions. This plant has low watering needs once it's established. Little or no summer irrigation needed.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.