Echium amoenum 'Red Feathers'
Red Feathers
Forms low-growing mounds of narrow dark green leathery foliage; feathery flower spikes of russet-red bloom in spring with exceptional long bloom time. Plants will bloom in summer and fall, if properly deadheaded. Thrives on neglect.
- · Russet-red flower spikes
- · Flowers in Spring; long blooming
- · Blooms in summer and fall, if deadheaded
Recommended Substitution
Agastache 'Kudos™ Coral'
Anise hyssop
A Terra Nova introduction, coral plumes appear in summer for many weeks and have a honey fragrance; spent flowers remain attractive, drought-tolerant, no PGRs required for container production.
Height:
10-16 in
Spread:
12-18 in
Zone:
3-9
Echium amoenum Red Feathers
Exposure
| • | Sun Tolerant |
| • | Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Good Container Plant |
| • | Good Cut Flower / Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Late Summer |