Lobostemon fruticosus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'
W: 4'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Lobostemon fruticosus plant details

Lobostemon fruticosus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobostemon fruticosus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rare, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobostemon fruticosus

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare, South African shrub bloomed May thru July for us - & truly lovely it was. Lots of ethereal blue-blushed-with-pink, 1”, trumpet shaped flowers are gracefully held in clusters all around the nicely shaped bush. Evergreen, smallish, dark blue-gray foliage. It likes full sun to part sun, is hardy to 20 °F & needs no summer water once established. I think it makes an exciting new addition to Bay Area or coastal gardens! To 5’ tall & 4’ spread.