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Echium fastuosum 'Death Star'
Also Known As
- Variegated Pride of Madeira
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Echium fastuosum 'Death Star' plant details
Echium fastuosum 'Death Star' is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium fastuosum 'Death Star'
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in summer
- Uses: exotic, rock garden, self-sowing, showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium fastuosum 'Death Star'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Echium fastuosum 'Death Star'
By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Echium fastuosum 'Death Star' plant
How to Grow Echium fastuosum 'Death Star'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Echium for your garden
aka Echium fastuosum 'Star of Madeira'
Plant Type
Shrub, Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- occasional
- dry in summer
aka Echium x wildpretii 'Rocket'
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
8b-10b
Size
Height: 30"-80"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
aka Tower Of Jewels
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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