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Pride Of Madeira

Echium Candicans

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Overview

Pride of Madeira (Echium candicans) is a captivating evergreen perennial, famed for its towering spires of purple-blue flowers that reach up to 3 feet in height. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it boasts lance-shaped, silvery-green leaves that span up to 2 feet, creating a striking contrast. This drought-tolerant native to Madeira grows 5-6 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun and well-drained soil, perfect for xeriscapes and coastal settings.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — This fast-growing perennial is native to Madeira; adds a bold and dramatic touch to any landscape with its, image 97

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — These bloom in late spring to early summer; or as a part of a Mediterranean-themed design.<br><br>Note to the, image 74
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — silvery-green leaves that span up to 2 feet; including deadheading and pruning
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — consider its potential to self-seed and spread
Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) — consider its potential to self-seed and spread; measuring about 6 to 8 inches in length, image 81
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