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    Echium pininana 'Snow Tower'

    Also Known As

    • Echium 'Snowtower'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12'
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Echium pininana 'Snow Tower' plant details

    Echium pininana 'Snow Tower' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white 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 lean and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium pininana 'Snow Tower'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rare, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium pininana 'Snow Tower'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare white version of the ever-popular “Tower of Jewels” plant. Forms a rosette of silver leaves and produces a 12’ cone of flowers the second year. Does fine in poor dry soil and is deer resistant! Reseeds!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Echium pininana 'Snow Tower' plant

    How to Grow Echium pininana 'Snow Tower'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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