Alyogyne huegelii
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Blue Hibiscus
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 5-8' x 5-8' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Lilac Blue |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hedge, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 13-17, 20-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen shrub with an upright growth-habit to 5-8’ tall and wide. Best-suited to milder climates, this Australian native forms a large rounded mound of deeply-lobed, rough-textured dark-green foliage, and is prized for its long-blooming display of eye-catching, hibiscus-like, iridescent Lilac Blue flowers that appear in abundance throughout the warmer months of the year. Each vibrant flower can last to as many as 2-3 days long, and is a favorite for hummingbirds. Relatively care-free, this versatile species is well-suited as an accent, foundation planting, border or hedge, as well as making a good container specimen. Tolerates a variety of soil types, though a well-drained soil is essential for this species to perform to its potential. Requires moderate to little water once established, and thrives in a full to partial sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 9-11
