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Oxypetalum coeruleum

Also Known As

Oxypetalum caeruleum
Tweedia caerulea

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9b-11

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Oxypetalum coeruleum plant details

Oxypetalum coeruleum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with blue foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxypetalum coeruleum

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxypetalum coeruleum

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful blue-tinged-pink stars provide a sum-into-fall show for man and insect...though far from home this 2-3' twiner is a butterfly flower relative and every insect seems to know it!...TOO bad it?s not hardier. PSh/M-Damp

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant, sky-blue, star-shaped flowers bloom from early summer to fall and are followed by 4" long seed pods. This twining tropical is often grown as an annual in the summer garden for its 'true blue" flowers. The soft, velvety gray-green foliage is covered with fine hairs. Sometimes called Blue Flowered Milkweed, Blue Tweedia is a host for Monarch butterfly caterpillars so it's an ideal plant to create a natural butterfly habitat in your garden.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Unusual turquoise-powder blue flowers are loved by all although it is a color I find best used by itself. The softly pubescent grey leaves work nicely with the flower color. Pinch back to promote bushy-ness since it has a rambling attitude.