Echium pininana 'Snow Tower' (Giant viper's bugloss 'Snow Tower')

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid excessive winter wet. Protect with horticultural fleece in autumn. Scientifically classed as a 'triennial' since it typically lives for three years, flowering 1-2 years after sowing.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

16, 17, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Severe discomfort may result if any part of the plant is ingested. Foliage may cause skin irritation.