Echium candicans |
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Pride Of Madeira |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Acacia/ Mullany/SBCC
Description
Mature specimens of this evergreen shrub can grow to a size of 6'-8' tall and 8'-10' wide. In the spring, spikes of rosy-violet to blue-purple flowers appear. It should receive sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. Thisplant can be severely damaged by frost below 25 degrees F.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Desert, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Foundation
Special Uses
Container, Erosioncontrol
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
