Giant Viper's-bugloss
NameGiant Viper's-bugloss
Species NameEchium pininana
Common NameGiant Viper's-bugloss
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone (garden plant)
Geographic Originafrica
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)250
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesExtremely tall, columnar flower spikes; dense clusters of small, delicate flowers; large basal leaves.
Description
This specimen features two remarkably tall, spire-like flowering stalks densely covered in countless small, pale lavender-blue flowers. Long, lanceolate green leaves are arranged spirally along the lower stems, contributing to its impressive vertical presence. It is a striking herbaceous plant, not a woody bonsai.
