Echium / ˈ ɛ k i əm / [2] is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae that contains about 70 species and several subspecies. Species of Echium are native to North Africa, …

Nov 22, 2023 · Echiums are related to borage and share similar characteristics, such as hairy stems and leaves, and nectar-rich flowers which are loved by pollinating insects. There are …

Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans or Echium fastuosum) is a fascinating biennial mounding shrub displaying fabulously eye-catching, cone-shaped blue clusters from late spring through …

Echium is a genus of about 70 plants that are native to Europe, N. Africa and Central Asia and are in the Boraginaceae (or Forget-me-not) family. These plants have naturalized in areas as …

Echium plants are popular in gardens and other spaces for their eye-catching flowers and unique growth style. Echium flowers also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. This makes them …

Echium are best known for their tall blue flower spikes, which tower above your head in summer. However, they do vary in size and there are many smaller ones to try. The tubular flowers can …

Echium vulgare, known as viper's bugloss and blueweed, [1] is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. It is native to most of Europe and western and central Asia [2] [3] …

Nov 24, 2023 · The Echium genus consists of flowering plants native to North Africa, mainland Europe, and the Canary Islands. These biennial or perennial plants are appreciated for their …

Echium candicans–commonly called Pride of Madeira–is a woody-based biennial that bears dense cylindrical panicles to 12 inches (30cm) long of narrowly funnel-shaped white or bluish …

Learn how to grow echium in your garden with the RHS expert guide on choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and propagating plants.