shrub

Echium candicans | Pride of Maderia

(Echium fastuosum)

A fast-growing shrub with dramatic flowers, Pride of Madeira is an easy choice for the landscape. Excellent on slopes. Plants can be shortlived, so be aware of the need to replace plants after about 5 years, maybe longer. It is known to reseed and can be invasive in certain situations. Remove spent flowers to help prevent unwanted plants. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.

Water Requirement: low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 30F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 6 feet high

Width: 10 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: gray-green

Flower Color: blue

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: bees