Almost Eden Plants Blue Butterflies Bluebeard
Best low maintenance beauty for attracting garden pollinators.
This shrubby perennial offers a long bloom of deep blue-purple flowers, attracting pollinators throughout summer and fall. Its deer-resistant foliage has a strong scent, and it's cold-hardy to zone 6. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, making it a resilient and attractive choice for many gardens.
$14.99
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking continuous color and visual interest throughout the growing season.
- Eco-conscious gardeners wanting to support local wildlife and biodiversity.
- Busy homeowners desiring beautiful, low-maintenance plants for their landscape.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in colder regions needing reliable, year-round perennial performance.
- Novice gardeners preferring plants that require no regular pruning.
- Homeowners desiring a consistently compact and perfectly shaped shrub.
Key Specs
Grows To
4-6'H x 3-4'W
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones (2012)
6,7,8,9
Outdoor Light
Full sun, Mostly sunny
Beneficial Insects
Bees, Butterflies, etal.
Animal Magnetism
Hummingbirds
pH Range
Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
Soil & Moisture
Well-drained, average moist, fertile soils. Never soggy, somewhat drought resistant once well-established. Allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings.
Flowering Period
Mid to late summer and into fall.
Fertilizing
In late winter or early spring until about midsummer. Not a heavy feeder.
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