Common names:
Lilac Tasselflower
Cupid's Shaving Brush

General Plant Information (Edit)
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)

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