Alyogyne huegelii 'Monterey Bay' |
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Monterey Bay Blue Hibiscus |
Description
This open evergreen shrub grows to 6'-12' tall and 4" wide. Flowers are dark purple. It requires heavy pruning, and should be grown in sun with little or no summer watering when established. The 'Monterey Bay' grows best with little rain, but will tolerate relatively heavy soils if summer watering is infrequent. This plant will be severely damaged by temperatures between 20-25 degrees F. It is great for hot and dry areas. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.