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    • Photo of Echium candicans flower by Karl Gercens III

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    Echium candicans

    Also Known As

    • Echium fastuosum
    • Pride of Madeira

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Echium candicans plant details

    Echium candicans is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium candicans

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium candicans

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 9. Gray-green foliage, Purple flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Shrubby widely-branching perennial to 8' with lanceolate, silvery-pubescent leaves. Spike-like clusters of bluish-purple flowers stand out dramatically above the foliage in spring. Annual deadheading is necessary to maintain an attractive form. Hardy to 20 °F. Madeira.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    A medium evergreen shrub tolerant of dry conditions. Rosettes of lance shaped silver-green foliage are produced on woody branches to form a dense mound. In spring fat spikes of brilliant blue flowers appear from the centre of each rosette. Excellent.

    By: Zephs

    We are so lucky here along the coast of California, to be able to grow this plant straight out of “Fantasia.” Huge, dramatic, blue-purple spikes appear on the end of upward curving branches in Spring. Does well in POOR, DRY SOIL, but does need drainage. 3’-6’ tall and wide. No summer water in Zone 16-17 needed once established. Canary Island native.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Echium candicans plant

    How to Grow Echium candicans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    See other plant types of Echium for your garden

    Echium candicans 'Star of Madeira'

    aka Echium fastuosum 'Star of Madeira'

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Echium candicans 'Star of Madeira' foliage by plant lust
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    Echium fastuosum 'Death Star'

    aka Variegated Pride of Madeira

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Echium fastuosum 'Death Star' foliage by plant lust
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    Echium 'Red Rocket'

    aka Echium x wildpretii 'Rocket'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 30"-80"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Echium 'Red Rocket' form by plant lust
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    Echium aculeatum

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Echium aculeatum foliage by Patricia Cunningham
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    Echium pininana

    aka Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tower of Jewels

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-12'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Echium pininana flower by left-hand
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