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Bloom of the Day for February 28th, 2008:

Tower of Jewels
(Echium pininana)

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Information:
Type of plant: Biennials, Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Bloom color: Rose/Mauve, Blue-Violet

Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

Height: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m), 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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angele wrote:
My goodness that is huge! Does it attract butterflies? Congratulations on Bloom of the Day, dryad57.


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