General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Blooms on current season's growth and may need to be hard pruned in spring in areas with severe winters.
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Deep blue
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP28,093
Parentage: Jason x unknown

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Sunshine Blue® II
Cultivar name: 'Smncvh'
Common names
  • Bluebeard
Also sold as:
  • SMNCXVH

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Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
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Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: English Gardens, West Bloomfield, MI
Date: 2017-09-11

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