Michael's Opinion
I love Echium's and this plant is one more reason to love them and grow them.
Botanical Information
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Echium |
| Species | amoenum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Iran and the Caucasus Mountains. |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | This plant forms low growing mounds of narrow dark green foliage and feathery flowering spikes (hence the common name). |
| Landscape | Makes a good ground cover or even a container plant. |
| Pests | This plant is deer resistant. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
