Description: Echium wildpretii is a biennial or tropical perennial in the Boraginaceae family. Its native range is in the Canary Islands. Some familiar names include Red Mount Teide Bugloss, Tower of Jewels, Red Bugloss, and Tenerife Bugloss. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It grows in subalpine zones in the ravines of Mount Teide Volcano. It can tolerate temperatures down to 23F. It is grown as an ornamental plant in tropical climates. It can grow to around 10 feet tall in its second year, and then it dies after flowering. The flowers are red and a nectar factory for bees and beekeepers. It will require full sun with average water needs and dry, arid conditions. Biennial Germination Sow seeds on top of the soil and lightly tamp down and cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 7-60 days.
Price: 13.79 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-02-13T04:38:18.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Climate: Arid
Genus: Echium
Common Name: Tower of Jewels
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Red
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Flowering
Soil Type: Peat, Sand, Loam
