Echium pininana

giant viper's bugloss

Pollinators

Honey bees Bumblebees Solitary bees Butterflies Moths

Details

Region: Atlantic Europe

250-450 cm height

1-2 years to reach maturity

Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Clay

Soil pH: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline

Light: Sun, Partial

Exposure: Sheltered

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