Pride of Madeira (Echium fastuosum)

Pronunciation:	ECH-ee-um
Alternative botanical names:	Echium candicans
Alternative common names:	none
Family:	Boraginaceae
Native to:	Madeira
USDA zones:	9-10
Sunset zones:	7-9, 14-24
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	drought tolerant
Height x width:	8' x 6'
Flowers in:	Spring
Colors:	purple
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	Echiums provide bright color in early Spring with an attractive grey foliage the rest of the year. It is best to cut back faded flower spikes.