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Guaiacum coulteri

Guayacan

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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.

 

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.