Longwood Blue Bluebeard is a mounding deciduous shrub with aromatic silver-green lace shaped foliage. Profuse clusters of fragrant violet-blue flowers bloom on new wood from late summer into fall. Flowers bestinfull sun and loamywell-drained soils. Tolerates drought and heat.
Type:
Shrub
Origins:
East Asia
Height:
2' - 4'
Spread:
2’ - 4'
Spacing:
3'
USDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Culture:
Full Sun
Bloom Color:
Blue
Season of Interest:
Summer,Fall
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune back stems in spring to promote growth. Crown rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pest or disease issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
