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Guaiacum coulteri

Guayacan

Plant photo of: Guaiacum coulteri
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

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:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.