Echium amoenum ‘Red Feathers’

Red Feathers

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.197.800

Red Feathers is a very interesting, architectural plant. It has straight, russet-red flower spikes from May to frost maturing to lighter shades of pink and purple. Foliage is dark green. Remove spent flower spikes to promote rebloom. Drought tolerant once established, surviving on almost total neglect. Attractive to hummingbird, bees and butterflies. A short-lived perennial so leave some flower spikes intact at the end of the season for re-seeding purposes. A native to the Caucasus Mountains in northern Iran.

Further details for
Echium amoenum ‘Red Feathers’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade

Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Red

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
  Late Fall

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
  Waterside

Flower Head Size
Large

Height
25-35 cm
10-14 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium