Oypetalum coeruleum
Oxypetalum coeruleum
Kurt Stüber [1]
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Oxypetalum
- Species:
- Oxypetalum coeruleum
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to regions with well-drained soils