Australian bluebell creeper
Billardiera heterophylla
Description:
Bushy, evergreen, relatively tame climber can be used either as a small shrub or vine; bell-shaped true blue flowers bloom from summer through fall; drought tolerant with glossy, deep-green leaves.
Native to:
Australia
Plant Type:
Shrub
Vine
Flower Color:
Blue
Height:
3-7 ft
Width:
6 ft
Bloom Season:
Summer
Fall
Bloom Period:
May-July
Sun Exposure:
Sun
Part Shade
Irrigation Needs:
Moderate (deep watering once a week)
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Wildlife Value:
Butterflies
Honey Bees
Maintenance Needs:
Prune to shape as needed; stems can be trained up a trellis or other support or left to grow as a ground cover. Cut back hard in spring to rejuvenate if desired.
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