Green Echium (Echium Virescens) is a perennial shrub in the Boraginaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Echium virescens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub native to Tenerife, Canary Islands, with blue-green foliage and pink flowers in spring.

Green Echium

Green Echium

Echium Virescens

Echium virescens is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub native to Tenerife, Canary Islands, with blue-green foliage and pink flowers in spring.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator attractor, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Green Echium

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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Echium