Portuguese Viperina (Echium Tuberculatum) is a annual/biennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low to medium watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Echium tuberculatum is a hardy perennial herbaceous plant known for its sprawling mass of red flowers during summer.

Portuguese Viperina

Portuguese Viperina

Echium Tuberculatum

Echium tuberculatum is a hardy perennial herbaceous plant known for its sprawling mass of red flowers during summer.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual/biennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
low to medium
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

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

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Portuguese Viperina

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Repot
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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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Echium