Pterocephalus dumetorum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Pterocephalus dumetorum plant details

Pterocephalus dumetorum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pterocephalus dumetorum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, rare, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pterocephalus dumetorum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New for 2016! Stump your geeky plant buddies with this ultra-rare shrub from the Canary Islands! With gorgeous lavender-pink “pin cushion” flowers held in clusters, it grows up to 5’ tall with an open, airy form – leaves and flowers emerge only at the very tips of bare branches. Honestly, we don’t fully know how it will behave here because, as far as we can tell, we are the first people to grow it in the U.S. We did, however, just finish our winter hardiness trials and it breezed through a USDA zone 9 winter unfazed and could likely go lower. Provide good drainage, plenty of sunshine, and please let us know how it grows for you!