Echium aff. candicans

Echium aff. candicans

Water Conservation Garden  - Bed 1

Common Name: Pride of Madeira
Family: Boraginaceae
Climatic Zone: Macaronesia, Madeira
Plant Type: Open, usually rounded woody based biennial shrub
Soil Type: Moderately fertile, well drained soil, full sun
Maximum Height: 1.5-2.5m
Propagation: Seed sown in summer
Flowering Period: Spring to Summer, deep purple blue to bluish white, the nectar of the flowers attract bees

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Photo: Echium aff. candicans in flower

Echium aff. candicans in flower

 

 

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