Iochroma cyanea 'Royal Blue'

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Royal Blue Violet Bush

Deep purple to dark blue tubular flowers are produced in clusters throughout the warmer months on this nonhardy shrub native to the American tropics. Plant 'Royal Blue' in full sun, average soils, water during droughts, and watch the hummingbirds flock to the flowers. It prefers the warmer temperatures of mid-summer to early fall, and is insect and pest resistant.

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Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Weeping
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Blue
Purple
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
Shrub
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 11