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Summertime Blue
Eremophila X 'Summertime Blue'

Eremophila comes from the Greek eremos (desert) and phileo (to love) so this �desert loving� plant is a natural to our climate. Eremophila belongs to a large genus of over 200 species, all endemic to Australia. This hybrid was developed by Mountain States Wholesale Nursery in Arizona over ten years ago. Lilac-blue flowers appear in early spring continuing into fall and show nicely against the light green foliage. Water regularly until established, the plant will then do well on a low water schedule. Summertime Blue will take heavy pruning or neglect, this is a nice size plant that does well in the desert and deserves to be used more in the landscape.

  • Plant type: Perennial, Shrub
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 4–6 Feet
  • Width range: 6–10 Feet
  • Canopy value: 79 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen
  • Flower color: Purple, Blue
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Color Explosion
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 25 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Native location: Hybrid
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

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