Echium russicum (syn. Echium rubrum)
Echium russicum (syn. Echium rubrum)
30 (50)cm, has an unique flower color in its genus: burgundy red. Makes very floriferous inflorescence above a biennial to semiperennial basal rosette of shiny, lanceolate leaves with white spines. Native of E Europe (E Austria to N Balkan, extending to Caucasus and NE Turkey) growing in dry, rocky fields. For any rocky, or sandy, well drained soil in full sun. VI-VII.More Details »