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Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste' plant details

Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: dramatic, easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are thrilled to offer this extremely rare & endangered Echium from the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands! True caerulean blue flowers held in loose pyramidal spikes bloom the first year & are a sight to behold in the Spring garden! Emerging from pink buds, the cup-shaped flowers are well displayed above smooth, blue-grey, linear foliage. EASY & impressive, it blooms Spring thru Fall, totally unlike any other Echium we know! Sturdy, branching, 4’ x 4’ form. Highly recommended! Drought, heat & deer resistant! Grow in well drained soil & side-dress with 1” of compost once a year.

Gardening facts about Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste' plant

How to Grow Echium gentianoides 'Tajinaste'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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