Echium giganteum (Giant Adderhead, Giant Taginaste, Giant White Bugloss)
Botanical Information
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Echium |
| Species | giganteum |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals, Woody |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9a and greater |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -5 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 23 to 50 |
| Height | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | This upright shrub is known for being deer-resistant. Flowers bloom white from late winter to early summer. |
| Shape | Short, upright, and bushy. |
| Landscape | Makes a good ground cover or even a container plant. |
| Cultivation | Average water needs, in full sun. |
| Pests | This plant is deer-resistant. |
| Habitat | Tropical. |
Photographs
Echium giganteum, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Echium giganteum, flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Echium giganteum, stem. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.