Echium amoenum
Scientific Name | Echium amoenum |
Common Name | Red Feathers |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Habit | Perennial – Short lived. |
Growth Form | Basal rosette of dark green leaves. Plants produce spikes of feather, sunset-red flowers in late Spring but often blooms again in summer. |
Mature Size | Height: 12-16″ Width: 6-10″ |
Flowers | Russet-Red. Straight flower spikes. Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer. |
Hardiness | Zones 3-9 |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun or Part Shade |
Water Requirements | Moderate to xeric (Little to no irrigation needed once established. |
Soil Requirements | Sandy soil, Clay Soil, or Loam |
Other Info | Bee Friendly, Ornamental. |
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