Beekeeper Bluebeard is a compact mounding deciduous shrub with aromatic bright lime green lace-shaped foliage. Profuse clusters of fragrant brilliant blue flowers bloom on through summer until frost and are highly attractive to pollinators. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and heat.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
Spacing: |
2.5' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: White Wood Aster, Lantana, Coreopsis
IMAGE: Photo by Ritchie's Feeds 'N Needs & Garden Centre, untitled
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.