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Pterocephalus dumetorum
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 9a-11
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!
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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How to Grow Pterocephalus dumetorum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8a
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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