Guaiacum coulteri
Guayacan
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:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.