Echium flavum, commonly known as Yellow Viper’s Bugloss or Golden Echium, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, including Southern and Central Europe. It thrives in its natural habitat of dry, open areas such as grasslands and rocky outcrops, often in calcareous soils. This plant typically grows at a moderate rate to a height of 0.5-1.5 feet (0.15-0.5 meters) and a width of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). Its foliage is lance-shaped and hairy, providing a textured background for the bright yellow, tubular flowers that bloom profusely in the spring and summer, creating a showy display.

Yellow Viper’s Bugloss is valued for its vibrant yellow flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, or in xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. This plant is well-suited to cultivation in full sun and prefers fast-draining sandy or loamy soils. It is generally low-maintenance, requiring minimal water once established. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly draining soils.CC BY-SA 4.0