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. |