Marcetella moquiniana

Also Known As

Stick of Blood

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 6'-12'

planting zones

9b-10b

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Marcetella moquiniana plant details

Marcetella moquiniana is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer green and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Marcetella moquiniana

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, long-blooming, medicinal, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Marcetella moquiniana

USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful & ornamental, blue-green, oval-shaped leaves, distinctive red stems & showy seed pods make this very rare Canary Island shrub/small tree possibly our coolest offering for 2010! Drought tolerant & fast growing with an open crown to 6-12’ tall, this evergreen (ever-blue?) woody relative of the Rose displays “Stick of Blood” stem-tops covered in thick bright red hairs. The long bloom season - from June-September - gives us small green or rose blooms (depending on sex) followed by showy dense sprays of winged brownish red seed pods. Makes a fabulous container specimen! Medicinal too as the stem juice is used to heal wounds & the roots are boiled to aid digestive problems. Best in rich, well-drained (even rocky) soil. Cut back in Winter for compact form.