Lilac Tasselflower | |
Cupid's Shaving Brush |
Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Glaucous |
Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | Blue Russet |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Winter Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Single |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Edible Parts: | Stem Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Tea Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |