Echium asperrimum (Echium asperrimum)
Echium asperrimum, rough viper's-bugloss, is a striking perennial native to the Mediterranean, featuring spiky, upright flower stalks.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-draining soil, adaptable to various types.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining soil, adaptable to various types.
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C.
Can tolerate brief dips below 10°C but is sensitive to frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half during the growing season.
Reduce or stop feeding in autumn and winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Hairy, lanceolate
Flower Size
1-2 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBoraginales
- familyBoraginaceae
- genusEchium
- speciesEchium asperrimum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No