Echium amoenum - Red Feathers

Red Feathers

Echium amoenum

  • Flower spikes of russet-red florets
  • As the flowers mature they fade to lighter hues of pinks and purples
  • Low, growing mound, with up to 15 cm of medium-green, hairy, lance-shaped leaves
  • Bloom Time: Early summer to late fall
  • Flower Height: 30 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
15-30 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a dry to average, well-drained soil. Requires very little fertilization or water to thrive. Long bloom time and will rebloom in the fall if deadheaded. Keep dry through the winter. Some flower heads should be left to ensure self-seeding. 

Additional Notes about Red Feathers:


 

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging