Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Echium (EK-ee-um) (Info)
Species: russicum (RUSS-ee-kum) (Info)
 4 vendors have this plant for sale.
5 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Biennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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