How to identify Tower of jewels (Echium wildpretii)
Tower of jewels, also known as Pink echium
Tower of jewels is biennial with a striking presence, primarily due to its towering flower spike that reaches 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2.1 meters) tall. In its first year, it forms a silver-gray basal rosette with narrow leaves sprawling to about 2 feet (60 cm) wide. Come the second spring, it erupts with a dense, terminal spike laden with hundreds of dark pink to red flowers, each punctuated with prominent stamens. This impressive floral display adorns the plant late in the season before it completes its life cycle.
Lifespan: Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Towering flower spike reaches 5-7 feet (1.5-2.1 meters) tall.
Basal rosette with silver-green narrow leaves sprawling to 2 feet (60 cm) wide.
Dense terminal spike with hundreds of rose-pink to red flowers, each 1-1.5 inches (2.5-4 cm) wide.
Prominent stamens in each flower create a visually striking display.
Distinct silvery-green leaves with soft, fuzzy texture and parallel vein pattern.
The leaves of tower of jewels are linear-lanceolate and measure up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. Arranged in a basal rosette, these silver-green leaves have a notable soft, silvery texture and a slightly fuzzy appearance. Their shape is long and narrow, tapering to a point, and they typically exhibit a parallel vein pattern that runs the length of each leaf. The unique coloration and texture are key identifiers for this plant's foliage.
The flowers of tower of jewels are striking in their appearance, showcasing 100s of rose-pink to nearly red funnel-shaped blooms. Each flower measures about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 4 cm) across and features prominently protruding stamens. The flowers are densely packed on a tall, terminal spike, reaching heights of up to 10 feet (3 meters) during the spring. This dense, vibrant display creates a stunning visual effect, making tower of jewels's flowers easily identifiable and particularly attractive to pollinators.
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