Echium flavum Echium flavum is a biennial or perennial species belonging to the Boraginaceae family. The whole plant is hairy and the stems are erect or ascending and can reach 80 cm height. The basal leaves are sessile and form a rosette; the other leaves are linear-lanceolate or linear oblong. The inflorescence is spiciform and blooms between May and June. Datasheet Common NamePartridge zanca Botanical nameEchium flavum FamilyBoraginaceae Life CyclePerennial, BiennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colouryellow, pinkwhite / cream Height15 -> 80 cmHabitatshechese lawns / Grasslands, Rustic stone soil Altitude2500 mBloom TimeMay -> JunePlant TypeHerbFruit TypeSchisocarpdifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsTell us Plant UsesTell us Active substancesTell us USDA ZoneTell us Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAcidic, Alkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Sandy, SiltyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesSlugs, whiteflies and red spiders Open Next Page To See More Photos. Echium flavum Echium flavum