Echium Species, Gentian Bugloss, Taginaste
Echiumgentianoides

Family: Boraginaceae Genus: Echium (EK-ee-um)
Species: gentianoides (jen-shee-uh-NOY-deez)

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Unknown