Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 4-7 feet, usually shorter |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Small smooth brown capsule. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Pink White Other: Pale blue to white to pale pink. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |