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    Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires'

    Also Known As

    • Mongolian Silver Spires Silver Pea Shrub

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires' plant details

    Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: fabaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Silvery, fine-textured shrub with yellow pea flowers in spring followed by red pods.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires' plant

    How to Grow Caragana microphylla 'Mongolian Silver Spires'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

    2a-8b

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