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Pride of Madeira

Dense, purple-blue flower spikes are attractive to bees and butterflies. Plant tolerates windy, coastal conditions. Makes a striking specimen plant.

Companion Plants

Common Boxwood

Italian Cypress

Spreading Juniper

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Pride of Madeira

  • Botanical name

    Echium fastuosum

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    5-8' (1.5-2.5 m)

  • Habit

    Rounded

  • Feed

    Not recommended

  • Water

    Every other day

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Protect from standing water in winter

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Randi S.'s collection