- Botanical name: Echium decaisnei
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Native to the Canary islands, Echium decaisnei is a perennial, shrubby echium with light green leaves and white flowers with pretty pink/blue throats. Like all echiums, the blooms are adored by bees and other pollinators. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed, sunny border or as part of a patio container display.
Grow Echium decaisnei in sheltered, sunny site in well-drained soil or cactus compost. Protect from frost in winter or grow in a container, which you can move indoors in autumn. Be careful when handling, the sap can irritate the skin and the whole plant is toxic if eaten.
How to grow Echium decaisnei
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Plant size
2m height
75cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Collect seeds | ||||||||||||
| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do not Collect seeds in July |
A
Do not Collect seeds in August |
S
Do Collect seeds in September |
O
Do Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Echium decaisnei and wildlife
Echium decaisnei is known for attracting bees and other pollinators.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Echium decaisnei poisonous?
Echium decaisnei can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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