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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: easy-to-grow, long-lived, rock garden, showy

    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.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    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

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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