A feast for the eyes......

"Pride of Madeira" Echium candicans on a slope at one of our large HOA's.  Striking purple and lavender blooms set off by white African daisy groundcover makes for a winning combination.  All beautifully maintained by one of our hardworking crews!  Photo Credit: Armando Diaz

Plant of the Month: June 2010

Echium candicans (Echium fastuosum) 'Pride of Madeira' is a shrubby perennial, very drought resistant with dramatic spike-like bluish purple flower clusters blooming May-June. Effective on slopes for erosion control or at back of a flower border or against walls. 6 ft. high.

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