Pride of Madeira

Description:

Echium candicans (syn. Echium fastuosum J.Jacq.[1]), commonly known as Pride of Madeira, is a large biennial or more commonly perennial members of the Echium genus, that is endemic to the island of Madeira. In the first year after germination the plant produces a broad rosette of leaves. In the second and subsequent years more or less woody flowering stalks are produces clothed in rough leaves. The flower head is large and covered with blue flowers having red stamens. The flowers are much visited by honey bees and the honey from such visits is prized for its flavour

Notes:

Native to Madeira, Portugal