La Barbe Bleue Bluebeard is a mounding deciduous shrub with tight aromatic yellow lace shaped foliage. Profuse clusters of fragrant deep blue flowers contrast the foliage and bloom on new wood from summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and heat.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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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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Season of Interest: |
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
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
