Echium hierrense

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

9a-10b

Echium hierrense plant details

Echium hierrense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring blue 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 rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium hierrense

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: rare, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium hierrense

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For all you Echium collectors! This new & rare Echium species found growing only on the Canary Island of El Hierro forms a multi-branching shrub to 5’ tall & bears dense, soft blue flowering spikes enlivened by a mass of long, violet-pink anthers. Very attractive silvery lance-shaped foliage. For any rich, well-drained soil, & can be grown in a large container. Blooms April to July & attracts bees & hummingbirds. Self sows!