(EK-ee-um: RUSS-ee-kum) Boraginaceae:
Upright plant with multiple stems per plant. The Large, very attractive spikes are made up of dark-red flowers and have the shape of a Liatris or ‘Blazing Stars’. Plants bloom in June with 2 foot tall spikes. This genus has species that are generally biennials but this species can be a short lived perennial. Attractive rock garden subject with prickly foliage. Plants bloom the secound year. Well worth growing and something to tease the neighbors with.
Zones 3-9. Native from Eastern Europe. Surface sow seeds and use 45-60F, germination is spread-out over a few months.
30 seeds
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