Guaiacum coulteri

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Description

This round shrub will grow to 5' x 5'. Has small, dark green leaves with deep violet-blue flowers that appear in the summer. Will accept full sun or partial shade. The flower color is very vivid. Native to Sonora.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.