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Pincushion flower - Echium pininana

Pincushion flower - Echium pininanaPincushion flower - Echium pininana
© Dr Chris Gibson/English Nature
UK distribution - East Anglia, Midlands, North, South East, South West

This relative of the native viper's bugloss is only just hardy in most parts of the country but makes a very dramatic addition to a sunny border with its huge spikes of flowers which offer pollen and nectar to bees throughout several months.

Animals

Buff-tailed bumble bee, Honey bee, Red-tailed bumble bee, White-tailed bumble bee

FoliageGreen
FlowerBlue, July to September
MoistureDry (Dry)
SunlightFull sun (Full sun)
OriginNon-native
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