Pride of Madeira 50 Seeds Echium fastuosum

General aspect and origins
Echium fastuosum, syn. Echium candicans, is also known as pride of Madeira, this plant being native to Madeira. It is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 5 - 8 ft (1.50 m - 2.40 m) tall, with spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appearing in spring.
Leaves - This Echium has evergreen lanceolate leaves, that are about 8 in (20 cm) long.
Flowers - Dense 2 ft (60 cm) long spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appear in spring.
Culture Echium fastuosum is a showy and perennial plant, that can withstand negative temperatures down to 26

Tags: Blue Flowers, Culture, Echium Candicans, Evergreen, Lanceolate, Long Spikes, Madeira, Negative Temperatures, Origins, Perennial Plant, Pride, Seeds

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