Pride of Madeira
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Pride of Madeira
Echium candicans
The Pride of Madeira is a beautiful flower that grows tall and has bright blue-purple blooms. It attracts lots of bees and butterflies, making gardens lively and colorful!
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The Pride of Madeira has towering, conical flower spikes covered in hundreds of tiny purple-blue blossoms. These rise above rosettes of fuzzy, lance-shaped, silvery-green leaves. Its dense floral display makes it visually distinct from many other garden plants.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderBoraginalesFamilyBoraginaceaeGenusEchium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its giant purple flower towers are covered in hundreds of tiny flowers, like a purple skyscraper!
The scientific name, Echium, means "viper" in Greek, perhaps for its seed shape!
This plant is tough, growing even on dry, rocky hillsides where other plants struggle.
When it blooms, its nectar-rich flowers buzz with happy bees and butterflies from all around.
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver Hairs
Pride of Madeira has tiny, silvery hairs on its leaves that reflect sunlight and trap moisture, helping it survive dry conditions.
Ability
Mega Nectar Spikes
Its towering flower spikes produce abundant nectar, acting like a giant beacon to attract swarms of bees for pollination.
Ability
Speedy Seed Spreader
This plant can produce many seeds quickly and self-sow, allowing it to spread efficiently in suitable environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-250 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Buzzes among blooms for sweet nectar.
pollinates
Painted lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Sips nectar, aiding in seed production.
eats
Garden snail
Helix aspersa
Chews on leaves and tender young stems.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Also known as
Blue EchiumEchium
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pride of Madeira?
100-250 cm
How wide does Pride of Madeira spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Pride of Madeira?
1-2 cm
When does Pride of Madeira bloom?
Late Spring to Summer
Is Pride of Madeira edible?
No
Is Pride of Madeira toxic?
Mild
What is Pride of Madeira's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pride of Madeira pollinated?
Insect
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