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Echium aculeatum
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Echium aculeatum plant details
Echium aculeatum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium aculeatum
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium aculeatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
- Soil needs: lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Echium aculeatum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'-8'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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