Pontechium Species

Pontechiummaculatum

Species
maculatum (mak-yuh-LAH-tum)
Synonym
Echium russicum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fairfield, California

Chicago, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Helena, Montana

Gresham, Oregon

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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| July 2011 | neutral

is this plant bi-annual?

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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | March 2008 | positive

Hardy in zone 3, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and reportedly in zone 2, Canadian prairies. Well-behaved perennial. Appears to have very lo...Read More

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Hobart, IN (Zone 5a) | April 2003 | neutral

This is a neat plant. The flower itself is beautiful. The foilage is prickly and it looks furry. Hummingbirds love it. It is reported to ...Read More

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