| 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) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Broadleaf Other: Ovate to lance-shaped, silvery-gray leaves (to 1.5" long). Foliage is aromatic when brushed with a hand. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 1,091 (Expired) Goes Dormant |
| Parentage: | Blue Mist x unknown |
| Child plants: | 3 child plants |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| What a shot by dave | Sep 11, 2014 7:41 PM | 2 |
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