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justanotherdrunk
05-04-2016, 09:42 PM
it's a biennial - blooms every 2 years

Echium wildpretii

gets a lot of attention from the neighbors



https://ronssito.smugmug.com/Other/MISC-stuff/i-4kgXtK6/0/XL/100_5728-XL.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/Other/MISC-stuff/i-2DHGFCx/0/XL/100_5743-XL.jpg

https://ronssito.smugmug.com/Other/MISC-stuff/i-mcM9N69/0/XL/100_5730-XL.jpg
WeeYari
05-04-2016, 10:04 PM
On my phone it looks like a big green gnome with a tall pointy hat. Will have to view later on the big screen.


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kimona
05-04-2016, 10:12 PM
Absolutely beautiful! Also like the weathered fence and gate.
YAR1S
05-06-2016, 03:03 AM
wow! im a plant enthusiast ! does this plant only prefer warm weather ?
WeeYari
05-06-2016, 10:29 AM
wow! im a plant enthusiast ! does this plant only prefer warm weather ?

Hot and dry. Planting zones 9+. Zone 8 marginal if a proper micro-climate can be provided.