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Bluebird Althea -

(Hibiscus syriacus 'Bluebird')

Shrubs

Other Common Names: Blue Bird Althea, Rose Of Sharon, Althea
Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species: syriacus Cultivar: 'Bluebird'

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Bluebird Althea

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Plant Type: Shrub

Temp / Zone: Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average, Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Blue, Sky Blue

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Medium Green

Average Width: 4' to 6'

Average Height: 8' to 10'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Heat

Landscape Uses: Espalier, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Frame Structure, Hedges, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Shrub Border, Small Groups, Tree Form Shrub

Growth Habits: Bushy, Upright

Theme Gardens: Cottage, Perennial

Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5

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