Monrovia® Blue Balloon Bluebeard is an upright rounded deciduous shrub with aromatic dull green foliage with silvery undersides. Profuse clusters of highly fragrant indigo flowers bloom on new wood throughout summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well-drained soils. Tolerates some drought.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune back stems in spring to promote growth. Crown rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pest or disease issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: White Wood Aster, Lantana, Coreopsis
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
