Echium ‘Red Feather’ – Echium amoenum Live Starter Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Includes 6 Inch Nursery Pot Architectural Red Flower Spikes | Compact Perennial | Early Season Blooms

Add bold structure and early color to your garden with this Echium ‘Red Feather’ starter plant, 4–6 inches tall and shipped in a 6 inch nursery pot. This striking perennial is known for its upright, architectural flower spikes that bring strong vertical interest to borders and perennial beds.

Blooming in May—earlier than many similar spike-forming plants—‘Red Feather’ produces vivid red flower spikes reaching approximately 14 inches tall. The sturdy stems hold upright without leaning, and the compact tuft of dark green basal foliage spreads about 8 inches across.

For extended color, simply remove spent flower spikes to encourage reblooming throughout the season. This variety is perfect for structured garden designs, pollinator plantings, and modern landscapes.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Echium ‘Red Feather’ starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in 6 inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Red Feather Echium
Botanical Name: Echium amoenum
Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 14 inches
Mature Width: Approximately 8 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 5–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun with good drainage. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering and maintain a tidy, compact shape.