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    Echium nervosum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Echium nervosum plant details

    Echium nervosum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue 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 - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium nervosum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium nervosum

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    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 sky blue flowers appear from the centre of each rosette. Excellent.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Echium nervosum plant

    How to Grow Echium nervosum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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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
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    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
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