Echium Russicum Rubrum – is a perennial that blooms from June to August. It is easy to grow and low maintenance. This plant is heat and cold hardy and happens to be drought tolerant once established. This showy plant attracts butterflies and bees with its upright spikes that have dark red flowers. They are also deer resistant. They are good for beds and borders. They are native to Russia hence the name russicum! 
 
12+ seed per pack 
 
Planting Zone: 3-10 
 
Full sun
 
Height: 35 inches
 
Width: 30 inches
 
Attracts hummingbirds and bee
 
Easy to grow
 
Low maintenance
 
Showy
 
Cold and heat hardy
 
Deer resistant
 
Drought tolerant
 
Good for beds and borders
 
Native to Russia