Tower of Jewels Echium wildpretii Live Plant - 3" Pot, Rare Biennial, Zone 9-10

About This Plant

Tower of Jewels (Echium wildpretii) is a rare biennial that can reach up to 8-10 ft tall in year two, displaying a tall spire of salmon-red blooms. Native to the Canary Islands, it thrives in full sun and well-draining gritty soil (cactus mix). It is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.

What You Will Receive

A Tower of Jewels starter plant in a 3" pot. The description notes a biennial growth cycle and the expected mature size, with emphasis on year-two bloom. This listing outlines the plant form as a starter plant rather than a mature specimen.

• Common Name: Tower of Jewels
• Scientific Name: Echium wildpretii
• USDA Zone: 9-10
• Mature Size: 8-10 ft tall
• Soil Type: Sandy, gritty (cactus mix)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours)
• Watering: Light; avoid soggy roots
• Growth Cycle: Biennial
• Special Features: Self-seeding, suitable for greenhouse growing

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