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California Lilac |
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Autumn Blue Spiraea |
| 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: | 2-2.5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Other: Toothed, ovate to lance-shaped golden leaves (to 1.5 inches long) retain good golden color throughout the heat of the summer. Foliage is aromatic when brushed with a hand. |
| 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: Amethyst blue |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: July to September |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge 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: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF; CPBR2316 |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2009 Great Plant Picks award winner |
| Child plants: | 4 child plants |
| Posted by Skiekitty (Denver Metro - Zone 5a) on Apr 14, 2014 9:49 AM Much more manageable than the Blue Knight and Longwood varieties. Stays much smaller (no more than 2'x2'). VERY xeric. Tolerant of poor soil. Does not seed everywhere like other varieties. The blue flowers are not as intense, but still look wonderful against the yellow leaves. Does not tolerate shade. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by SCButtercup (Simpsonville SC - Zone 7b) on Aug 28, 2014 5:20 AM Slow-growing, which can be a plus. Seeds can be winter sown. The woody stem is fragile, so plant it out of the way of foot traffic, because it can break easily. [ Reply to this comment | |
| LlamaLlori | From April 15, 2015 to May 31, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Looks amazing |
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