Echium aculeatum, commonly known as lesser white bugloss, is one of the many beautiful and unique species endemic to the Canary Islands. It's a low-growing, bushy shrub with dome-shaped inflorescences of white flowers, set against narrow, silvery leaves.
Although very rarely seen in cultivation, it's a stunning, quite architectural plant if you can find it. For best results grow Echium aculeatum in full sun in well-drained soil. It's sensitive to frosts, so in the UK is best grown in a container that can be moved indoors over winter.
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Echium and wildlife
Echium is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
