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Echium tuberculatum
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Echium tuberculatum plant details
Echium tuberculatum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium tuberculatum
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: boraginaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium tuberculatum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average and lean
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Echium tuberculatum
By: Eric in SF
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Gardening facts about Echium tuberculatum plant
How to Grow Echium tuberculatum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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