ECHIUM russicum
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ECHIUM russicum
Grey-green leaves with spikes of dark red flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern Central and southeastern Europe -
EvergreenLance-shaped to narrowly elliptic, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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BorderSuitable for a herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousBushy, upright, bristly biennial.Produces flowers in short, dense spikes 30cm (12in) long
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
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Echium - Growing Guide
