Description
Pugster Amethyst is a rounded dwarf deciduous shrub with tidy, dense foliage of willowy deep green leaves. A prolific bloomer with incredibly dense full-sized spikes of fragrant amethyst-toned flowers with yellow eyes that bloom in summer attract pollinators and butterflies. Removing spent flowers can encourage continued blooms until frost. Best performance in sunny well-drained areas. Asexual Propagation is prohibited.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
1’ – 2’ |
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Spread: |
1’ – 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Intolerant of wet soils. Watch for spider mites and nematodes.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Russian Sage, Bluebeard, Aster
IMAGES: Photos by Proven Winner, Pugster Amethyst Butterfly Bush
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
