Canary Island Viper's Bugloss (Echium Gaditanum) is a biennial/perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Echium gaditanum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Boraginaceae family, native to the southern Iberian Peninsula and northwest Africa, thriving in subtropical Mediterranean climates.

Canary Island Viper's Bugloss

Canary Island Viper's Bugloss

Echium Gaditanum

Echium gaditanum is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Boraginaceae family, native to the southern Iberian Peninsula and northwest Africa, thriving in subtropical Mediterranean climates.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
biennial/perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:pollinator attractor, groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Canary Island Viper's Bugloss

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Echium