Echium pininana is a stunning biennial plant from the Canary Islands. In its first year it forms a low hairy rosette, spear-like leaves, and then in the second or third year it sends up a huge spike loaded with small blue flowers. It makes a dramatic statement in a sunny, sheltered garden, and is extremely attractive to bees. After flowering it scatters it’s seeds and dies.
Skin irritant. They have lots of itchy hairs which may irritate some skin, so wearing gloves when handling is advisable.
