Oxypetalum caerulea 'Blue Cheer'

Oxypetalum

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Common Name:

Oxypetalum

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Blue

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

90 cm

Oxypetalum (Oxypetalum caerulea 'Blue Cheer') - Description

Waxy, star shaped flowers 1-2in. across, in a rare shade of sky blue bloom on 18in. plants, with an open, spreading habit. Annual, grow as a perennial in frost free areas.

Oxypetalum (Oxypetalum caerulea 'Blue Cheer') - Growth

Plant will grow to be about 3 ft. tall.

Oxypetalum (Oxypetalum caerulea 'Blue Cheer') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring when temperatures rise above 60°F (15°C).

Oxypetalum (Oxypetalum caerulea 'Blue Cheer') - Pest

Rare.

Oxypetalum (Oxypetalum caerulea 'Blue Cheer') - Interesting facts

Oxypetalum are native to South America. They attract hummingbirds, and their seed pods and, when cut, release a milky sap like their relatives the milkweed.