- Botanical name: Echium webbii
- Common name: Bugloss
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Plant Type: Biennial
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Endemic to the Canary island of La Palma, Echium webbii bears tall spikes of brilliant, violet-blue flowers, beloved by bees. It’s perfect for growing in a sunny, sheltered spot or sunny patio. Biennial, it flowers in its second year.
Grow Echium webbii in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered spot. Protect from heavy frosts or move indoors in autumn. Be careful when handling as the sap can irritate the skin and all parts of the plant are toxic if eaten.
How to grow Echium webbii
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Plant size
1.5m height
75cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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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 not 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 |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Echium webbii and wildlife
Echium webbii is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Echium webbii poisonous?
Echium webbii can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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