Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8'-20'
W: 3'-10'

planting zones

9b-11

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Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple' plant details

Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, self-sowing, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Straight out of Jurassic Park,massive, conical, blue-purple spires are an eye-boggling sight and a bee and hummer’s delight! Thriving in temperate coastal climates, it can take several years to bloom above the low tropicalesque leafy rosettes. Undemanding and drought tolerant, just provide fairly well-drained soil and a bit of Summer water during hottest days. Best in full sun but tolerates a bit of shade. Protect from frost in year one. Reliably self-sows, any excess seedlings are a cinch to remove. Deer resistant.

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How to Grow Echium pininana 'Blue Steeple'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous