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Echium vulcanorum

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-7'
W: 4'-7'

planting zones

9a-11

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Echium vulcanorum plant details

Echium vulcanorum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium vulcanorum

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium vulcanorum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful, super rare, LONG-LIVED PERENNIAL, EVERGREEN Echium native to only one island in the world – tiny Fogo Island off the coast of West Africa – where it is severely threatened. Boasting one of the most beautiful habits of any Echium, it quickly forms a perfect mound, 7’ high and wide. In Spring, chubby 6” tall clusters of white blossoms with throats streaked in blue, pink and purple emerge close to the foliage – so tidy and pretty you’d never imagine it was a wild species! We’re not sure about its full hardiness range, but our 4’ high and wide two year old plant breezed thru our USDA zone 9 Winters. Provide good drainage for best health. Performs well in full sun along the coast, but may want some afternoon shade in hotter, inland gardens. Longer-lived than Echium fastuosum!