Common Name: Pride of Madeira
Botanical Name: Echium candicans (syn. Echium fastuosum)
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Non-Hazardous
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions: 
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Controlling
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (25°F/-4°C)
Groundcover
Herbaceous
High-Hedging 
Invasive
Medium-Hedging 
Short-Lived Perennial (4 Years - 6 Years)
Shrub
Average Width Growth: 6 Feet - 10 Feet
Average Height Growth: 4 Feet - 6 Feet
Plant Spacing: 4 Feet - 6 Feet
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 1 Year - 2 Years
Hardy Zones: 9A - 10B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Season: Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:  
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.