Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Blue

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

This dwarf looking, reliable perennial reaches 1' tall and 6" wide. Leaves are blue green, 1" wide, slightly stiff. Pale blue flowers emerge from the center in spring, followed by dark blue berries. It forms clumps and slowly spreads. This plant tolerates full to part sun, ocean spray, well draining, fertile, acidic soil. It is wind tolerant also. This plant looks great in rock gardens and borders.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water