Longwood Blue Bluebeard is a mounding deciduous shrub with aromatic silver-green lace shaped foliage. Profuse clusters of fragrant violet-blue flowers bloom on new wood from late summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and heat.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
2' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
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, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: White Wood Aster, Lantana, Coreopsis
IMAGE: Andrey Zharkikh, 2011.10.21_15.37.57_CIMG6586
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.