Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 3-4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Dark green, edged in lemon-green to lime-green |
Fruit: | Other: 3-lobed hard, nut-like capsule |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |